Heart of the Hive, Manchester
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
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
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SameLeon
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Rumors Got A Boyfwend
An amazing day out! Great clues and so fun to explore the city in a unique way!
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The K Team
Amazing day! We really, really enjoyed the whole day!! The game was so clever! The only thing was, one of the clues (a …
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Burlesque
We had a brilliant time. Saw lots of London that we have not seen before. Already booking the next one.
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We had a blast exploring the city. Such a fun way to see discover London and learn some of the history. The cryptic clu…
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We did like the quest very much! The interface was easy to use and was helpful.My wife really loved the dog fountain an…
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Fab way to get to know the city better. Clues were easy to follow whilst making you take in things you've never noticed…
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We had a great afternoon. The clues were enough of a challenge to make it fun- but not too hard! We loved the walk and …
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Great experience. Had way more fun than I was expecting and got quite competitive!
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JerseySpuds
Really good clues and learnt new things so it parts of London. Great fun!!
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It’s soooo fun
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A great day out with clues that were not too easy and not too difficult. Would recommend!
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We had a brilliant day together, great fun as a group, and even the seasoned Londoners saw sights they'd never seen bef…
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Great day out for a family of 4 (22 and 17yr old) we all thoroughly enjoyed it, Greenwich is stunning thank you
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Wonderful fun! Trail was well thought out and just difficult enough to give our brains a work out as well as our legs.
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