Looking for a fun and safe family activity?
You've been stuck at home and you’re looking for something fun you can do with the kids.
The restrictions mean you can still enjoy being outside in the city and you want to make the most of the break together.
Introducing
A safe outdoor activity families can do while social distancing
Follow beautiful treasure maps and solve satisfying clues sent to your phones.
Spot things other people take for granted!
A safe, pushchair friendly route.
Enjoy getting outside in the fresh air and sunshine.
Treasure Hunt York will keep you and your family entertained, leading you on a beautiful walk and giving you quality time together.
Coronavirus: Restrictions affecting York
Treasure Hunt York is all outdoors in public spaces. The route is designed so you can avoid other people and everyone can play on their own phones.
Read our full guidance for playing.
You can rearrange or cancel if things change
We’re fully flexible. If you change your mind or if the government guidelines change, you can either choose a new date or we’ll give you a refund.
Great family activity”
This was a great family (kids 11 and 14) activity post-lockdown. We have lived in York for 15 years and we went places we have never been.
Fab experience”
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.
... for FREE!
It works like WhatsApp,
so it’s easy to use
You don’t need to download or print anything and it doesn’t need any permissions.
Plus, you get to start when you want.
1. Follow maps 🧭
Bess sends you a series of treasure maps, leading you around the city.
The clues and maps are a lot of fun.
This is a great way to see the city!”
Captain Bess
2. Search for answers 🔎
Bess sends you a series of clues and you have to search the city for answers.
Good banter from Captain Bess who sends you the clues!”
Captain Bess
Black Beard Beth
Captain Bess
Long Joe Silver
Captain Bess
3. Learn some facts 🎓
Along the way, Bess will tell you a few interesting facts and stories about the things you're spotting!”
We learnt new things and actually appreciated the beautiful scenery as we went around the city.
Captain Bess
4. Play together 👨👩👦
Captain Bess will invite you all to join the hunt!
We had such a laugh and a great day out!
Captain Bess
Buccaneer Beth
Captain Bess
Lianne Pinkbeard joined the game.
Parrot Pete 🦜 joined the game.
Parrot Pete
Lianne Pinkbeard
... for FREE!
Is it suitable for kids? Will it be too difficult? 🦜
The game is designed for adults and curious kids aged 8 and up.
Younger ones are welcome though you may have to help by interpreting the clues and Captain Bess' pirate speak.
We’re a family of four with a 13 year old and a 11 year old. Mum was map reader, dad reminded kids about clues, and kids were hunting for clues.”
As a family with children ages 6 & 8 and friends visiting for the weekend it was enjoyed by everyone. The clues were all very varied and enjoyable to solve and the children were able to join in.
Don’t worry, if you get stuck you can ask for a hint and Bess will get you on your way!
We make sure no-one ever gets completely stuck.
What if the weather’s bad?
If it's patchy rain, you can spend more time in the pub breaks or stop elsewhere on the route: the game’s flexible.
If it's really bad on one day, you can either switch which day you play, or even start one day and finish the next.
If it's a total wash-out and you can't get round, we’ll give your money back, even if you've started the game.
Fun or your money back!
We’re so confident you’ll have fun, we promise to give your money back if you don’t!
All we ask is for a quick phone call to understand why.
Ready for a lockdown friendly way to discover York?
- Just £9.99 per person and 15 and under go free!
- 1½ - 2½ hours of quality outdoor family fun.
- Enjoy a pushchair friendly, beautiful route.
- See the best of York with no cars around!
