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

Team Private LRJH
Great team day out. Lots of fun!

Diana & Nath
Absolutely loved it, it was better than I imagined. So much fun and a great way to see the city. The icing on the cake …

The Toomey Two
Fantastic experience, thoroughly enjoyed it and allowed us to see Manchester through new eyes whilst having fun at the …

The Perimenopause Pioneers
We had such a fun day , racing across Manchester , girls vs boys . We were engaged from the moment it started till the …

JVenture
Absolutely fabulous experience! We really enjoyed the whole day. Would highly recommend!

Team Nova
Such A great adventure. Saw places I never knew existed and loved the challenges. Brought us all together!

Ride or Die
Had the best day , got a lot of steps in but was so fun!!

Team Private JJAD
Fabulous day, really fun and informative. Unlocks a whole new side of London

Team Sket
Great day, even in the rain! We enjoyed ourselves and can't wait for the Christmas one

Kicking Kayes
We really enjoyed the experience. Very clever how it all worked and we found bits of history of Manchester we had never…

Wardy 2
Loved this. Make sure you wear comfy shoes. There are breaks so you can have a drink, eat etc so make it a whole day t…

Banks
Really good experience my only issue was that castlefield bowl was closed off for an event today. So ended up adding an…

PartridgeWarren
Our second adventure and they just seem to get better each time!

SJ & Chris-tination Unknown
There was so much fun, laughter, and a good bit of healthy competition (though you can be as chilled or competitive as …

Bee-yond borders
Great day out. The challenges were set at just the right level.Plenty of clock stops along the way to allow us to enjoy…

Bubble Trouble
Fantastic day!

She was in the red zone!
We had a great day out exploring Manchester – even the rain didn’t spoil the fun! The challenges were really well thoug…

Clueless adventurers
We had a brilliant time. Interesting facts, fun following clues and puzzles, saw unexpected sights. Great that it was w…

Mission I'm possibly lost
Loved the challenge - really enjoyed the range of puzzles & it was great to explore the city in this way! Great for the…

Harold & Dorris
We had a fantastic time doing this city walk and would highly recommend it to anyone. We discovered places we have neve…
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