Posted on May 1, 2024
May gives you two long weekends — both wide open, with no obligations and plenty of daylight.
You could do what you always do: same mates, same pub, same four conversations on repeat.
Or — if you’re up for something just as relaxed, but with a bit more purpose — we’ve got you.
Here’s the challenge: complete two treasure hunts in two different cities this May.
One each long weekend? Go for it.
Both in the same weekend? If you’re feeling ambitious.
Either way, you’ll end up with a proper adventure — and a few good stories too.
Each game is self-guided, takes a couple of hours, and gives you a solid excuse to explore somewhere new. The clues are cryptic but doable. The maps are digital. And Captain Bess — your sarcastic pirate guide — sends messages to your phone, keeps you moving, and occasionally questions your decision-making.
She means well. Mostly.
You can start in Newcastle, but we have games across the UK. The two nearest routes to Newcastle are York and Leeds both are less than 2hrs away.
Turn it into a day trip. Or a whole weekend. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Or go back somewhere you know, and see it differently.
Either way, it’s better than wandering aimlessly until someone gives up and suggests a Pret.
You’ll end up with:
Not bad, as bank holidays go.
“We had a great time doing Treasure Hunt Newcastle! It was a really good length and took us all round the city, so it was a perfect way to orientate ourselves for the rest of the weekend. The clues were a good level of challenge, and there was always a helpful hint if we needed it! Plus plenty of great recommendations for places to stop for a well earned pint. Would highly recommend to anyone!”
—Hannah C, Tripadvisor
ahoy@treasurehuntnewcastle.com
Telephone: 0191 743 9064
Text us: 07380 309380
The Castle and the Quayside
starts from:
Grey's Monument, 150 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AF