Bath: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Game with Flexible Start

Summary

Wander Bath’s streets solving clues at your own pace by phone

You’ll wander Bath’s streets on your own schedule, solving cryptic clues sent to your phone and sharing laughs with friends along the way. Expect to notice quirky details most people miss, pause for snacks or drinks whenever you want, and finish feeling like you’ve really explored — not just visited — this city.

What’s the experience like?

We’d barely made it past the Abbey when a woman in a red scarf stopped to ask if we were “on the hunt.” I guess we looked pretty lost, peering at our phones and arguing about whether that lion statue counted as a clue. Our group had just started the Bath treasure hunt — all on our phones, no paper maps or anything — and already I was laughing more than expected. The city felt different when you’re searching for odd details instead of just following crowds.

The first clue was trickier than I thought (I’m still convinced that shop window was part of it), but Captain Bess — that’s the character guiding you — sent us hints when we got stuck. There’s something satisfying about actually noticing things you’d normally walk right past: a faded sign above a bakery, the sound of bells echoing down cobbled lanes, even the smell from a pastry shop that nearly derailed us for half an hour. We didn’t rush. Someone suggested turning it into a mini pub crawl, so yeah, we did stop for pints halfway through.

I liked how flexible it was — no set start time, just us and our phones wandering Bath at whatever pace felt right. You can pause whenever (we did, more than once), and nobody minds if you get distracted by street performers or end up in a side alley looking for an answer that isn’t there. By the end, I felt like I’d actually seen Bath instead of just ticking off sights. Still think about that moment when we finally cracked the last clue and realized how much ground we’d covered without noticing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Flexible treasure hunt around Bath

• Start treasure hunt on your phone
• Follow maps sent by Captain Bess
• Solve cryptic clues in the city
• Spot hidden gems and shop windows
• Learn interesting facts and stories
• Ask for hints if needed
• Enjoy the hunt at your own pace
• Option to turn it into a pub crawl
• Finish with an overview of Bath

Top questions

How does the Bath treasure hunt work?

You receive clues and maps on your phone; solve them as you walk around Bath at your own pace.

Do I need to download an app for this?

No app needed; everything works via a link sent to your phone.

Is there a guide or is it self-guided?

It’s fully self-guided using messages from Captain Bess on your phone.

Can I start the treasure hunt at any time?

Yes, you choose when to start; there’s no fixed schedule.

Is it suitable for families or groups?

Yes, you can share the game link with everyone in your group.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

The route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for strollers too.

What language is the treasure hunt in?

The clues and instructions are in English only.

What’s included

Your day includes a shareable link to the treasure hunt game sent straight to your phones so everyone can join in together — no printing or downloading required, just show up in Bath ready to explore at your own pace with friends or family.