Looking for a fun way to see York?
You want to try something different and make the most of the Christmas break. You want to have fun exploring the city without wandering aimlessly.
Introducing
A fun and different way to see York
Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones.
Spot things other people take for granted!
You’ll learn interesting facts and stories.
Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing.
Treasure Hunt York will take you on a beautiful route, and send you to fab places, all at your own pace.
A much more active experience...”
...than a regular tour as you had to read the stories and solve the clues; much more engaging than just listening to a tour guide drone on.
Highly recommend it to absolutely anyone, though put on your walking shoes as it will give you a good workout.
We had such a laugh”
The clues and the maps are a lot of fun. We learnt new things and appreciated the beautiful scenery of Liverpool as we went around the city.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone as it was such an amazing experience. We had a lot of smiles and laughter and haven't stopped talking about it since.
... 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
You'll see the very best of York 🧭
Museum Gardens - home to medieval abbey ruins and a gorgeous green space.
Bootham Bar - a 11th century city gate and originally part of the Roman fortress
York Minster - one of the world's most magnificent cathedrals, it speaks for itself!
Holy Trinity Church - A glimpse of the medieval world, hidden in a small leafy churchyard!
Dean's Park - a peaceful garden in the shadow of the Minster and home to the Cathedral Library
Barley Hall - you'll discover a fine snickelway called Coffee Yard, passing this beautiful medieval hall.
The Shambles - a medieval street with timber-framed buildings so close together you could pass things across!
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate - one of the smallest streets in York!
Merchant Adventurers' Hall - a stunning medieval Guildhall.
Fossgate - you'll end your adventure in the trendiest area, with decent coffee, vegan baking of course some fine pubs.
National lockdown: January 5th update
England is currently under national lockdown. From the guidance:
“You must not leave, or be outside of your home except where necessary. You may leave the home to exercise with your household (or support bubble) or one other person, this should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area.”
If you'd like to use Treasure Hunt York as your single daily exercise, you can as long as:
- You must be local to York.
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You can play with either:
- your household (including your support bubble); or
- 1 person from another household (2 people total).
- Stay outdoors in public spaces. The game is entirely outdoors in public.
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Follow social distancing guidelines for people outside your household.
- Stay 2m apart (or 1m with additional precautions)
- Play on your own phones: don't share a phone.
- The route is designed so you can avoid other people.
- Bring a face covering.
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Avoid touching things in the city.
The game does not require you to touch anything except your own phone.
Updated 5th January 2021. Check the latest restrictions for York at GOV.UK.
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.
Ready for a different way to discover York?
- Just £[price] per person, 15 and under go FREE.
- [duration] of quality sightseeing fun.
- Enjoy a beautiful route, start when you want.
- See the best of York with no cars around!
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.
Will it be too difficult?
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.
Is it too physical?
It’s X walking but you can take as many breaks as you like.
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.
