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Posted on December 1, 2023

Adventure Together This Christmas with Treasure Hunt York

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Whether you’re driving home for Christmas, hanging up your stockings on the wall, or enjoying a sleigh ride together with your loved ones Treasure Hunt York is a great way to spend a festive afternoon. And if you’re stuck for what to get your dad/neighbour/mother-in-law, Treasure Hunt York could be the perfect gift.

Even if you know your Shambles from your Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Way Captain Bess’s map will guide you to some treasures hidden right under your nose!

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Posted on November 1, 2023

Unwrap Adventure with Treasure Hunt York this Christmas

A group of friends walking away from a Christmas market on a treasure hunt

Need a little Christmas? Right this very minute? Treasure Hunt York might just be your new favourite tradition! With twinkling lights and Christmas markets appearing around the country, could there be a better time for seeing a new place, or a very familiar place in a whole new way? Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Read on to find out about our vouchers.

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Posted on October 1, 2023

Look at York differently this Autumn 🍂

A hand holding a phone playing Treasure Hunt York with a tree with orange leaves behind.

Autumn is a special time to enjoy York: the scenery looks spectacular, the trees are turning yellow and orange and the crisp blue days are perfect for exploring. Plus, without the summer tourists there’s a little more space to enjoy the city!

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Posted on September 1, 2023

Start a New Adventure with Treasure Hunt York

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Just landed for your first term in York? Back after a long summer elsewhere? Treasure Hunt York is a great way to get to know your new home town. Ideal for Freshers, we’ll take you to all the coolest spots in just an afternoon.

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Posted on August 1, 2023

We’re ALL goin' on a Summer Holiday

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The UK is BURSTING with amazing places, people and things to do. Having a Great British adventure this summer? With Treasure Hunt York you’ll see some of the best bits, and hidden gems that York has to offer. Whether you’re travelling for miles or minutes, grab your shipmates and keep reading!

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Posted on April 19, 2023

Netflix hit show The Crown is filming in York Minster

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Photo by Haydn Lewis / The York Press

This may mean that Dean’s Park is inaccessible, which would make one clue impossible to answer.

The rest of the game is accessible and working.

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Posted on April 25, 2022

Ready for a Jubilee Challenge with Treasure Hunt York?

Three intrepid explorers embarking on Treasure Hunt York

Take advantage of the Jubilee bank holidays with Treasure Hunt York. With bank holiday weekends just weeks apart, and games all over the UK- can you and your crew take on the Jubilee Challenge?

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Posted on February 1, 2022

5 ways Treasure Hunt York Makes the Perfect Date

A couple on a date playing Treasure Hunt York

Love is in the air, all you need is love, are you ready for love? (Yes I am- are ya?). What’s an ideal date for a couple of young lovebirds like yourselves? A daring adventure round York of course! Hit the jump to make sure your date goes off without a hitch!

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Posted on January 24, 2022

Breadcrumbs Trails - a treasure hunt from York's past

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If you’re looking for a fun way to explore York in 2024 , look no further! Our smartphone-based treasure hunts around York have 74 reviews on Tripadvisor and a 5.0 rating.

Look closely at the streets of York and you might notice something unusual…

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Posted on August 17, 2021

Fancy yourselves as a family of sleuths?

A family out exploring York on Treasure Hunt York

The summer’s in full swing and it’s lovely to see York coming back to life, especially with the recent sunshine! If you and your family are embracing “the year of the staycation”, how about trying something a bit different during your break?

Prove your smarts with Treasure Hunt York! It’s the perfect way to see the sights, while solving cryptic clues together!

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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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