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Posted on July 19, 2024

Get the kids outdoors this Summer

A father and son out on a treasure hunt and a family taking a selfie

Photo: The Bath & Wiltshire Parent/Ellen Couzens

School’s out! (Didn’t they only just go back?!) Instead of looking ahead to days of screen time battles, you could try an interactive treasure hunt around York. Let the kids take the lead and have an adventure together!

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Posted on July 17, 2024

Concert in Museum Gardens

Flowers and St Mary’s Abbey ruins in Museum Gardens

Jack Savoretti, the Sugababes and and others are playing in four days of concerts in Museum Gardens this July.

The gardens will close in the early afternoon, preventing access to Treasure Hunt York’s starting point.

To play, make sure you start early before the gardens close.

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Posted on June 28, 2024

Treasure Hunt York’s Graduation Celebration

Students sat on steps outside university getting ready to play Treasure Hunt York

Win a £50 Bar Tab!

Okay, you made it through your degree, but have you got what it takes to become a PIRATE???

Throughout July, Treasure Hunt York is running a competition for graduating students at the University of York and York St John University.

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Posted on June 1, 2024

Mix it up with Treasure Hunt York this Father's day

A pirate map leading to grog for father’s day!

With Father’s day coming up, it can be hard to think of something original to get for your dad. Is it going to be another gift pack of beers with a cheesy card from Tesco? You can do better!

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Posted on April 26, 2024

Ready for a Bank Holiday Challenge?

Three intrepid explorers embarking on Treasure Hunt York

Get out and explore this May with Treasure Hunt York. With two bank holidays and games all over the UK, how many treasure hunts can your crew beat?

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Posted on March 29, 2024

Get hunting for treasure all around York this Easter!

Friends enjoying a drink together while playing Treasure Hunt York

Do something fun with your four day weekend this Easter. Treasure Hunt York will take you on an adventure around the hidden gems of York (including some great pubs if you’ve not got kids! 🍻)

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Posted on February 28, 2024

Treat Mum with Treasure Hunt York this Mother’s day

A family playing Treasure Hunt York together on Mother’s day

It’s that time of year again, looking for the perfect way to show your mum how great she is. Give her the perfect gift this year—an afternoon with you! Put the chocolates back on the shelf and add a Treasure Hunt York game to your basket.

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Posted on February 10, 2024

The Vikings are coming to York!

A Viking with a shield, a flaming torch and a woman standing in front of Clifford’s tower at night

Photo from JORVIK Viking Centre

The city will be full of Vikings between 12th - 18th February 2024.

It may be difficult to follow the exact route that Treasure Hunt York takes you.

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Posted on February 1, 2024

Celebrate Love & Friendship with Treasure Hunt York

Two friends enjoying a coffee on a break playing Treasure Hunt York

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate friendship? Let Captain Bess take your crew on an unforgettable adventure!

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Posted on January 1, 2024

New Year? New Adventures!

Three intrepid explorers embarking on Treasure Hunt York

Here’s to new adventures in 2024 with Treasure Hunt York! Are you ready to assemble your crew, get outside, and see York in a whole new way?

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“We thought the clues were pitched at the correct level, not too easy and made you look very closely at your surroundings, without being impossible to solve.
We had a fun day exploring York with a few pit stops for refreshement between clues.”

—Grendel46, Tripadvisor

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