Newcastle: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Game & City Clues

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Duration2h

GroupPrivate

Mobile ticketAccepted

Solve cryptic clues across Newcastle at your own pace with friends

You’ll wander Newcastle at your own pace, following clues sent straight to your phone and noticing quirky corners you’d usually miss. Share laughs as you solve riddles together, pause for snacks or pints whenever you want, and pick up odd facts from Captain Bess along the way. It’s flexible, fun, and leaves you seeing the city differently — even if you thought you knew it already.

Step-by-step itinerary

Flexible treasure hunt around Newcastle

Start treasure hunt at your chosen time
Receive treasure maps on your phone
Follow maps to various city locations
Solve cryptic clues at each stop
Ask for hints if needed
Learn interesting facts and stories
Explore shops and sights at your pace
Option to turn hunt into a pub crawl
Finish with overview of Newcastle

The Experience

The first clue popped up on my phone just as we were standing by Grey’s Monument — I remember the pigeons flapping off when someone dropped a chip nearby. The air had that salty tang you get in northern cities close to the sea. We huddled around the screen, arguing over whether “the angel watches from above” meant Angel of the North or just some statue nearby. Turns out, neither — but I won’t spoil it for you.

What surprised me was how much we noticed that I’d walked past a hundred times before. Our group (three of us plus my cousin’s toddler in a pram) wandered through little lanes I’d never bothered with. Captain Bess — that’s the game’s host, sort of — kept sending us these treasure maps and riddles, and every so often she’d drop in a random fact about Newcastle’s history or a weird bit about a building’s old use. Sometimes we’d get stuck and bicker (in a friendly way), then someone would spot a detail in a shop window or an old plaque and suddenly it all clicked.

You can take breaks whenever — we ducked into a pub when it started drizzling, phones buzzing with new hints while we waited for chips. No pressure to rush; you just pick up where you left off. At one point I tried reading out an answer in my best Geordie accent and got laughed at by two locals passing by. The whole thing felt more like exploring with friends than ticking off sights. By the end, I realized how much more there was to Newcastle than just the big stuff everyone talks about.

What’s included

Your day includes a shared link to the treasure hunt game for everyone in your group—no downloads or printing needed—and all clues and stories delivered right to your phones as you explore Newcastle together at your own speed.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Treasure Hunt Newcastle