Nottingham Robin Hood Treasure Hunt: Self-guided mobile quest

Solve riddles through Nottingham and unlock Robin Hood's hidden treasure

A self-guided treasure hunt through Nottingham where you follow clues on your mobile phone, solve riddles and decipher codes to find hidden treasure while an audio story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men plays around the city's landmarks. Your entire group plays together for a single cost. The whole quest takes around two and a half hours and you start whenever you choose. Minimum age is 12.

The Experience

Nottingham's treasure hunt runs entirely on your phone: no app to download, no printouts needed, just web-based clues that arrive as you move through the city. You navigate between iconic landmarks by following intriguing hints, and as you go, a captivating audio story of Robin Hood unfolds around you. The riddles and codes you solve are woven into the legend itself, so the mystery and the storytelling move together.

What makes this different is the group pricing: your entire party (friends, family, colleagues, however many) plays as one team for a single booking cost. If you have more than six people, you can split into competing groups by purchasing additional codes, turning the hunt into a game between teams. The self-guided format means you set your own pace and start time. You're not locked into a departure slot or a group schedule. Optional breaks near pubs and cafes let you pause for refreshments without losing your place in the quest.

The hunt takes around two and a half hours from start to finish. You'll need a charged phone with data. That's all the equipment required. The experience is wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces and areas are navigable, so physical fitness level doesn't determine who can play.

What’s included

• Web-based clues delivered to your mobile phone.
• a fully flexible ticket so you start whenever you choose.
• an audio story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men that plays as you navigate the city.
• riddles and codes to solve at each stop.
• optional breaks near pubs and cafes where you can pick up refreshments.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Urban Quest

Is this one for you?At two and a half hours, the treasure hunt fits comfortably into a morning or afternoon alongside other plans in Nottingham, leaving you time to explore the city beyond the quest or grab a meal without rushing.

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Top questions

Can I start the treasure hunt whenever I want, or is there a set departure time?

You choose when to start. The quest is fully flexible, so you can begin any date or time that suits your group's schedule in Nottingham.

What happens if my group is larger than six people?

Groups larger than six can split into multiple teams by purchasing additional codes for each group, turning the hunt into a competition between teams.

Do I need to download an app or print anything before I start?

No. The treasure hunt is web-based and runs entirely on your mobile phone, so you just need a charged phone with data access.

How long does the whole treasure hunt take?

The quest takes around two and a half hours from start to finish, though your group can take breaks whenever you like near pubs and cafes along the route.

What's the minimum age to take part in the treasure hunt?

Participants must be at least 12 years old to join the quest.