Nottingham Treasure & Scavenger Hunts
Urban adventures that bring Nottingham's secrets to life
- Work together to solve fun challenges & puzzling clues Perfectly balanced & location-based.
- Guided by clues sent to your phones Messages sent to you and your team's phones.
- Explore Nottingham's historic landmarks and hidden gems Our speciality, discovering and showing off amazing places!
- Discover top-rated pubs, bars and cafes - all optional Optional breaks to catch a rest along the way.
- Compete Set the fastest time and see you ranking on your end certificate. for top spot on the Nottingham leaderboard
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How it works
- Choose your adventure and invite a team of 2-8 players, get competitive with multiple teams!
- Solve a trail of clues that reveal your path, sent to your phones as you hunt across the city.
- Pause at built-in break points to grab food and drinks on the way, all optional recommendations!
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Nottingham Experiences
Each trail takes place in a different area of the city - click each tile to learn more!
Nottingham Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays Treasure Hunts & Scavenger Hunts

Brett-McStays
A scenic part of London to explore, with some big hills!

The Mulberry Mischief Society
Great experience! It was really fun, well planned and just the right amount of a challenge. Can’t wait to try out more!

Sussex Wanderers
Such a great and fun way to get around London! Took us down paths we didn't know existed, and learned more about the ci…

Solesteppers 24
Such a fun day saw lots of places we had never seen really enjoyed the team work to find the answers highly reccomend …

Mr B and his Princess
This was the best surprise birthday present. We had to find out way on one of the clues as some builders hoardings made…

H & I Team
What a great experience! My partner is Australian but we still learnt lots of facts we didn’t already know, we had a gr…

Dyk
Fantastic day!!! Strong recommendation!

ADaPT
A really fun evening

Charlotte & Laura
So fun - a great interactive way to explore the city!

Tara and Tim
Had a great time seeing the city and using our brain power to figure out the answers to each clue. We certainly saw pla…

M&M
Really enjoyed this trail, although some of the messages are quite graphic! The clues were relatively straightforward b…

Frake
Fantastic fun!
Brett-McStays
Nice format, wanted to do a fun thing on a sunny spring day! Not too difficult and took in some very cool spots, with g…

The Shahars
We had such a wonderful time. The only issue is the last clue was almost unsolvable as they have renovations going so t…

I don’t care
Another really enjoyable day out. Saw loads of places we never knew existed. Will definitely be booking up again

Women in Black
Great fun and got to see more of London! Would highly recommend to a friend:)

The Bee-tectives
Incredibly fun day out. We've lived here all our life and have never spotted so many cool and interesting aspects of ou…

Gunners
Really enjoyable, will do it again .

Team Hate
A brilliant way to spend a couple of hours seeing the sights of Midtown!

Ringwood Pals
Thoroughly enjoyed our outing. Melbourne is my home town but saw lots of details I’ve never noticed before.
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Action-packed Treasure Hunts & Scavenger Hunts in Nottingham
How the Nottingham days out work
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Discover Nottingham's secret places
- Experience Nottingham's unique places and share stories in independent pubs & cafes, curated for each Nottingham Treasure Hunt / Scavenger Hunt.
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Fun challenges
- Engaging puzzles and captivating stories reveal Nottingham in a new light.
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Play together or competitively
- Work as a team or compete head-to-head to set the fastest time on our Nottingham leaderboard.
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Fully flexible bookings
- Alter your booking freely; change the date, time, number of people or chosen Nottingham Treasure Hunt / Scavenger Hunt. Even stop and start once you've begun.
Discover, Play and See More on Your Nottingham Treasure Hunt

Your urban odyssey starts here!
Go beyond the well-known tales of daring and unforgiving tax rates and discover Nottingham’s hidden side, where the legacy of lace, legends and lost secrets prevail…
And that’s only the beginning. For centuries, curious minds have tried to unravel the truth about Nottingham’s history and heroes - now it’s your turn!
Our Nottingham treasure hunt gives you the chance to explore your way. Here’s how…
Get The Most Out of Your Treasure Hunt in Nottingham

Our Nottingham treasure hunt transforms you and your friends, family, colleagues or whoever into detectives, explorers and tour guides all at the same time.
It’s your job to uncover Nottingham’s hidden tunnel - no, really! - and venture beyond its iconic landmarks to discover urban secrets.
You answer the clues, you discover the secret sights and hidden gems, and it’s your team that competes for top spot on our leaderboard.
We’ve worked hard to make sure there’s something for everyone who plays our Nottingham treasure hunt. So if it’s history, Greek mythology, pubs, cosy cafes, weird geographical quirks or just fascinating facts you’re after - know that you’ll find it with CityDays!
The Best Treasure Hunt in Nottingham

Our Nottingham scavenger hunt is designed to show you the good stuff, cut out the boring stuff, and get you interacting with your surroundings.
How do we do that?
Well, we put the activity back in your hands. We curate our trails so they take you around a city’s most interesting streets, landmarks, and history, and introduce you to its famous figures. The only catch is - it’s up to you to solve our puzzles, riddles and clues to take you from each one to the next!
Look up, look down, look left, look right!
We don’t support littering, so we haven’t left any physical objects anywhere for you to find.
Instead, we’ve made use of existing buildings, curious city quirks, sculptures, pieces of street art and even street furniture as clues.
Think of the treasure in our Nottingham treasure hunt as a quest for golden nuggets of information. The only physical objects you’ll take away from our Nottingham treasure hunts are photos (please do send them in, we love to see them!), so you don’t have to worry about carrying anything around with you other than your phone.
We find this is much the best way to ensure that our clues stay put (we don’t want anyone ruining it for the next group of adventurers!) while also allowing you to learn about Nottingham.
Still a bit confused? Here’s how it works.
Treasure Hunt Nottingham: Uncover Nottingham’s Hidden History

From Robin Hood’s noble acts of heroism to Nottingham Castle’s noble roots, Nottingham is packed with undiscovered treasures that you’ve probably never spared a glance.
On this Nottingham treasure hunt, you’ll journey through a mysterious 19th century tunnel beneath a former hunting ground and find yourself whizzing through an urban time machine that exposes the city centre like you’ve never seen it before.
All you have to do is crack our puzzles, riddles and clues to take you there.
See More Nottingham Hidden Gems

Our Nottingham treasure hunt is a best-of-both-worlds scenario. Of course you’ll get to see legendary landmarks such as Nottingham Castle, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem and Nottingham Arboretum - but we’ll also introduce you to a few…less obvious gems.
Armed with nothing but a phone and the power of your minds, you’ll be introduced to some of Nottingham’s formative and famous figures, such as lions with Greek mythology links, literary legends and a royal refugee.
You’ll also get the chance to find out the location of a secret booze bunker from the Second World War and see where a public execution became deadly for the crowd…
Available Trails and Nottingham Treasure and Scavenger Hunts

Interested in finding out more about the kinds of self-guided Nottingham treasure and scavenger hunts we provide? Here’s where you get a tiny sneak peek into where you can find your next adventure…
Tunnel to The Unknown
Embark on a thrilling, riddle-filled treasure hunt across Nottingham, exploring a mysterious 19th-century tunnel, hidden city sights, and historical wonders.
Solve intriguing puzzles, uncover sinister stories, and visit iconic landmarks like Old Market Square and the city's famous castle. This unique, interactive treasure hunt is perfect for escape room enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone with a passion for discovering unknown treasures, complete with stops at traditional pubs and cafes.
Fun activity for all groups



