Through the Ages, Manchester
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Highlights
- A puzzle-filled tour of Castlefield, Spinningfields and the Gay Village
- Industrial canals, Roman remains, Victorian grandeur and much more!
- Discover fantastic pubs and cafes and plenty of easily-missed gems
- Clues sent to your phones, with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- Activity is a mix of; outdoor escape room, treasure/scavenger hunt, walking tour
- Deansgate to Canal St
Description
A puzzle-filled exploration of Manchester's industrial canals and grand city centre! Follow clues between city highlights and hidden gems as you discover the fascinating history behind this great city, from its origins to the development of its labour movements to some of the moments of musical brilliance that have come to define it, and beyond.
Along the way expect to see: Roman remains, the historic Castlefield, the Science and Industry Museum, St John's Gardens, the Opera House, Rylands Library, St Mary's, Rochdale Towpath, Kimpton Clocktower and the Alan Turing Memorial. Plus puzzles, great pubs and cafes, and plenty of surprises.
This trail is perfect for those looking for a fun day out with friends, family or colleagues, discovering easily-missed gems and engaging with entertaining riddles. A unique and immersive way to experience Manchester, those looking to explore the underappreciated grandeur of this great city need look no further!
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
There are no start time restrictions, start whenever!
2.5 - 3.5 hours across 5.0 km / 3.1 miles
Start Location
Deansgate Train Station, Manchester
End Location
Around Canal St.
Communication Methods
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Reviews
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Poynton The Wrong Way
Had an amazing adventure and missed out on first place by 14 seconds, if only my fat fingers didn’t mistype an answer
Champagne Champions
It was such a terrific day! We had done the London one a few months before and found the Manchester race to be really u…
Kina
Great day out!!!
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!!
The Benhams
An amazing experience, nothing like anything else we’ve seen before. You’ll see parts of London you didn’t know existed…
Dynamo
It was great, very well put together, lots of fun quizes and puzzles leading us all over The City. It was quite intense…
Team Slug
Great day out! Enjoyed seeing parts of London I’ve not seen for a long time. Enjoyed the pub stops :)
RSY
We had the most fun family date doing the experience! We got such a buzz out of unravelling the clues and tackling our …
Steckgers
An excellent day out in Bristol. The instructions for the treasure hunt were clear, the clues were challenging but not …
Keeping Up With The Lavericks
We thought this was a brilliant experience! Very well organised and a great way to learn more about, and explore, Manch…
Team Williams
Such a great day in Manchester. It was a very fun experience using WhatsApp to find your locations to finish each legs.…
North of the wall
Excellent
PlatonicLoversForever
Loved it we had a fantastic time and found the walk easy and interesting and questions both mind provoking can’t wait t…
The Uncrustables
This was by far the best way to enjoy the city. I have visited many times and am obsessed with NYC. It never fails to l…
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