Scavenger Hunt in Burton upon Trent: App-Based City Game

Hunt objects across downtown Burton, solve riddles, and race the leaderboard

A scavenger hunt through Burton upon Trent's downtown using a smartphone app to find nearly 120 objects across 13 categories, solve challenges, and earn points on a live leaderboard. A remote guide texts hints and encouragement throughout the 2-hour activity. You move at your own pace, sending photos of finds to score points, and compete against other teams in real time.

The experience

You'll download an app and receive a list of nearly 120 objects to hunt throughout downtown Burton upon Trent. Each object belongs to one of 13 categories and carries a point value based on difficulty. As you wander the streets, you photograph each find and submit it through the app to lock in your points. The game runs for 2 hours, and you set the pace: some teams sprint through the downtown core, others take a slower route and hunt more thoroughly.

Riddles and challenges appear in the app as you go, adding another layer to the hunt. Solving them earns bonus points and keeps the game from being a simple checklist. A remote guide stays connected via text throughout, offering hints if you're stuck, answering questions, and cheering on your team. You'll watch your score update live on a leaderboard that ranks all teams playing at the same time, so there's real competition happening as you hunt.

The app handles all the scoring and tracking, so you don't need to keep notes or tally points yourself. Public transportation stops are nearby if you're staying elsewhere in Burton or arriving without a car. The activity suits all fitness levels. You're walking and exploring at your own speed, not racing or climbing.

What’s included

• 2 hours with a remote interactive guide texting hints and encouragement.
• access to the scavenger hunt app and all activities within it.
• live leaderboard to track your team's score against others.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday15 departure times: the first at 14:30, the last at 21:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunts

Is this one for you?The app and remote guide mean you don't need to arrange a separate tour or book a guide in advance: download, start hunting, and the guide is already there via text. If you're staying downtown or near public transport, you can walk straight into the game without needing a car or meeting at a fixed location.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13): free.

How many objects am I hunting for during the scavenger hunt?

Nearly 120 objects spread across 13 categories, each worth different points depending on how hard it is to find. You don't need to find them all to have a good score. The app lets you pick which ones to pursue.

What happens if I get stuck finding an object or solving a challenge?

A remote guide stays in contact via text throughout the 2 hours and will send hints, answer questions, and encourage you along the way. You're never on your own trying to figure it out.

Do I need to bring my own phone to play?

Yes, you'll use your own smartphone to download and run the app. The app tracks your finds, your score, and connects you to the remote guide.

Can I see how other teams are doing while I'm playing?

Yes, the leaderboard updates live so you can watch your ranking change as you and other teams submit finds and complete challenges throughout the 2 hours.

Is this activity suitable if I'm not very fit or don't walk much?

The scavenger hunt suits all fitness levels because you set your own pace and choose which objects to hunt. You're exploring downtown at a walk, not running or climbing, and you can take breaks whenever you need to.