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
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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