Northern Quarter Nooks, Manchester
Highlights
- A myriad of great public artworks brought to life by escape game-style clues
- Fascinating insights into Manchester's industrial and artistic revolutions
- Clues sent to your phones with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
Description
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Manchester's Northern Quarter with this engaging outdoor mystery walk, reminiscent of an escape room but outdoors. Once the heart of the world's textile industry, the Northern Quarter has transformed itself into a thriving hub of culture and alternative commerce, boasting a tapestry of public art, hidden sculptures, and vibrant murals. Now experience all this in an exciting new way with our twisting, puzzle-filled tour through the paint-covered streets.
Along the way, you'll discover a pet shop owner's dream, a haunted pub that moved 40 miles, a number of touching memorials, and lamps that illuminate in more than one way. All this plus puzzles, challenges, great pubs and cafes and plenty of surprises. Immerse yourself in the artistic canvas of the Northern Quarter. This trail is perfect for groups eager to explore the hidden secrets of one of Manchester's best districts and the history that made it what it is today.
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!
2 hours across 3.2 km / 2.0 miles
Start Location
Piccadilly Station
End Location
Piccadilly Gardens
Communication Methods
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Reviews
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JBR
Great fun
Potten End Old Boys
Excellent way to spend a couple of hours in the City. I used to work there and saw things I never knew were there. Well…
United
Really enjoyable experience. We learnt new things about the city of Brum.There is scaffolding outside the hotel opposit…
Kungaloosh
Our second City Days treasure hunt and another fabulous day! My husband was born and bred in central London and once ag…
Windsor oldies
Great day out exploring parts of London you would never normally do
Seekers of Aravos
I was in a team with my partner and our 9 year son. We had a blast. There was something for us all!
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We really enjoyed the scavenger hunt! It was a great way to get outside and enjoy the city in a different way. We both …
Three Women and No Baby
Second one I have done. Such a brilliant format. The clues are well written and make you really look at what’s around y…
3 Gen
Great way to entertain teenagers, they loved it.
Bopchkin
A great way to learn about a city and have fun doing it. The clues were good and the walk was about right
Team Hammond
My wife and I had a fantastic day of exploring and refreshments. We will definitely be back!
Daryls birthday
Really fun morning. Would definitely recommend
Bickle's Bongles
The clues were excellent - easy to follow without being too easy to solve! Took us on a very pleasant journey around Lo…
Donkeys@2pm
It was excellent. Only error we made was at the Plague for the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. This was because the bronz…
Jannie's jaunts
Great fun and a fabulous way to look around a city, our first time, but not the last
Berin
Had the most amazing time doing our murder mystery trail! Well thought out, perfect clues, and a lovely city to do it i…
Bestiesss✨
Amazing day out!!
duckz
spectacular
Team Kataraang
Was a super fun day, even as Oxford students!It was great learning so many new things about the city and paying attenti…
Doctor and the Cats
Great fun and interesting places to discover, especially Mercato Market
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