Heart of the Hive, Manchester
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Highlights
- Many of Manchesters oldest and most historic buildings
- The seldom told stories of rebllious figures from the city's past
- Clues sent to your phones with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- National Football Museum to the Printworks
Description
Embrace the spirit of Manchester, and its worker bee symbol, with this puzzle-filled tour celebrating the diverse and transgressive lives of its people throughout the centuries. A 16th century polymath who dabbled with the occult, one of the first war memorials to the common soldier, a library built in defiance of those who had written off the city as dirty and uncomfortable, an artist who shone light on the struggles of the industrial worker, this entertaining and interactive game champions the city's unsung heroes and shows you not just its highlights but its hidden secrets too.
Expect to see Chetham's Library, Manchester Cathedral, a homeless messiah, John Rylands Library, the world famous printworks and a church colloquially known as "the Hidden Gem". All this plus riddles, challenges, great pubs and cafes and plenty of surprises. An immersive exploration of the city centre, perfect for anyone looking to be inspired by Manchester's history of rejuvenation, rebellion and rebirth.
How It Works
Your team will receive clues on your phones that, once deciphered, will guide you to interesting and scenic parts of the city. At each of these you will solve riddles, discover facts and unlock your next clue.The route is walking distance and features optional breaks at great pubs, bars and cafes along the way. The clues require no prior knowledge and come with hints to make the experience something everyone can enjoy.
Plan your day
Timings
Start anytime, we recommend some daylight!
1-2 hours across 3.2 km / 2.0 miles
Start Location
National Football Museum
End Location
Printworks
Communication Methods
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Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays

TGI Fridays
Great game, lovely way to discover London hidden gems and history by foot, lots of breaks, puzzles that are not too com…

60 Shades of Awesome
Really fun day. Loved seeing parts of the city I’d not seen before.

The Bees
Absolutely amazing day! Loved every minute. So exciting with amazing routes to experience and memories made. Will defin…

Hello Boys
It was amaaaazing! I really hope you can create other experiences like this in London! Definitely recommend!

HIKIMIKA
GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!!

Rach n Rach
A fabulous street game, absolutely loved it! I’m a Londoner but got to see some hidden spots I didn’t know about, great…

Cheese & Crackers
losts of fun good way to explore the city

T+L
An amazingly fun day across Manchester!

Niki Turns 30
Absolutely loved it. Brilliant clues and lovely tasty treats. Would defo recommend

Malcolm Tongs
Great fun day out! Really well organised and lovely way to see party’s of London you would never normally see.

Lions Think Tank
What fun! So interesting, well planned with a great route around the city. Thought the clues were really clever and rea…

The Restaurant Evictees
Great day out with friends

Sussex Striders
We loved the day- so well themed and the organisation was superb. Hitting the city pubs on a Thursday evening was perha…

Wayfaring As One
Well organised and so much detail. Thank you!

Ridouts Revenge
Exceeded expectations! A really well thought out and enjoyable adventure!

Innovation
So fun! Loved it, great for a work team building activity.

SATC girls
So much fun!! We saw bits of London we've never been to and loved the suggested stops. Great puzzles and clues to solve!

Tailor's Edge
We had a brilliant day at the Race Across The World Experience in London! Really enjoyed seeing parts of London that we…

Harriet’s Birthday Quest
Great fun and the food was fabulous - really good value and would recommend.

Regnard
This was a super afternoon out, seeing some lovely historical parts of London. We are a family of 3 with a teenager so …
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