Sheffield Treasure Hunt: Solve Clues at Your Own Pace

You spot things other people walk past every day.

A self-guided treasure hunt around Sheffield where you solve clues sent to your phone and follow maps at your own pace, learning facts and stories about the city as you go. Start whenever you want, take breaks to explore a shop or grab a drink, and move through the route on your own schedule. Minimum age is 13. The game works over WhatsApp and needs no download or printing.

The Experience

The hunt arrives as a link you share with your group: no app to download, no printouts to carry. Captain Bess sends you a series of maps and clues to your phone, and you work through them together, searching the city for answers. If a clue stumps you, hints are there. Along the way you'll pick up interesting facts and stories about the places you're spotting, the kind of detail that makes you see a familiar street differently.

The whole thing takes around three hours, but that's flexible. Stop to look in a shop window, grab lunch, or turn it into a pub crawl. The route is yours to control. Because everything happens on your phone and outdoors, you can keep distance from other groups, and the pace means you're never rushed through a stop. All the surfaces and areas are accessible, and public transport options are nearby if you need them.

By the end, you'll have walked a route that hits the parts of Sheffield most people miss, and you'll have a clearer sense of what you want to explore next time you're in the city.

What’s included

• A link to the game you can share with your group.
• maps and clues sent to your phone.
• hints if you get stuck on a clue.
• facts and stories about the places you discover along the way.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Treasure Hunt Sheffield

Is this one for you?This works best for small groups of friends or family who want to explore Sheffield together without a guide leading them. You move at your own pace and decide when to stop, which means it suits anyone who'd rather wander than follow a schedule.

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Top questions

How does the treasure hunt actually work?

Captain Bess sends you maps and clues to your phone via WhatsApp, and you solve them by searching the city for answers. If you get stuck, you can ask for hints. The game tells you interesting facts about what you're spotting as you go.

Can I do this hunt with a group of friends?

Yes, you share the link with everyone in your group and play together. You all move at the same pace and solve the clues as a team.

What if I want to stop and explore something along the way?

The hunt is designed for that. You set the pace, so you can pause to look around a shop, sit down for a drink, or take a different route if something catches your eye. It's completely flexible.

Do I need to download an app or print anything?

No. The game works through WhatsApp on your phone, so there's nothing to download or print. You just need the link Bess sends you.

What's the minimum age to do this hunt?

Participants must be at least 13 years old. You'll need a moderate level of physical fitness to walk the route.