Quirks and Snickets, York
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Highlights
- A puzzle-filled game that reveals the secrets York has hiding on every corner
- Solve clues that lead you on a winding journey through the historic streets
- Explore Roman ruins, Medieval streets and much more
- Pub/cafe/bar recommendations along the way
- Clues sent to your phones, with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- A cross between an outdoor escape room, a treasure/scavenger hunt and a walking tour
- Circular route around Stonegate
Description
A puzzle-filled exploration of the many quirks and historical treats York has hiding on every corner. Race from the bustling St Helen's Square through the snickelways of the city, solving clues as a team to unravel your course. At the same time discover surprising facts about its past. Which Viking warrior inspired a famous nursery rhyme? How many Roman emperor's met their end in York? What comically named street is reputed to be one of the shortest in England? The answers to these and more await in Quirks and Snickets!
Along the way expect to find: Roman ruins, a historic city gate, the Medieval Barley Hall, an elegant 18th century townhouse and the world famous Shambles. All this plus puzzles, great cafes and pubs, and plenty of surprises. An ideal trail for locals, visitors and anyone looking to uncover the secrets lurking in York's iconic streets.
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.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 at anytime (between 10am and 4.00pm recommended)
2 - 3 hours across 4.0 km / 2.5 miles
Start Location
St Helen’s Church, Stonegate, York
End Location
Stonegate, York
Communication Methods
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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
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The Perimenopause Pioneers
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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!!

Yorkshire Woodies
We had a great day completing race across the world was a really exciting adventure.

Comfortably Dumb
Another excellent few hours spent trying to solve clues this time around The City of London. We saw many interesting pl…

J&T
great experience, we got to see new sights of London!

Suwucide Squad
Such a fun day and a fun activity! You learn a lot while running around, both to problem solve and the history behind e…

ANGEL SQUAD
great fun and a brilliant way to see new areas of London. The one bit of constructive feedback is that the clue when we…

StevieJem
We enjoyed our race across the world experience. Very well done 👍

BTEC Loose Women
Absolutely amazing afternoon playing this game. Some of the clues were a bit tricky and we bickered a bit bit was allPa…

Moody Minges
Great day out highly recommend

The Bookends
A fantastic experience full of interesting puzzles and tasks. Loved the concept and cannot wait to do another one.

The Analysts
Oh my goodness! LOVED this SO much!! Absolutely brilliantly done! Fabulous day out! Highly recommend!
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