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Solve 14 riddles across 4.5 km of Bristol’s streets with a mobile-led treasure hunt that mixes street art, Victorian architecture, and local lore. Timed progression, optional pub breaks, and in-app hints make this a social and flexible urban adventure.
Solve 14 riddles across 4.5 km of Bristol’s streets with a mobile-led treasure hunt that mixes street art, Victorian architecture, and local lore. Timed progression, optional pub breaks, and in-app hints make this a social and flexible urban adventure.
The cobbled lanes around Bristol’s Harbourside hum with history as the River Avon dares you to look beyond the obvious.
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Operated by CityDays · Bristol, England
The cobbled lanes around Bristol’s Harbourside hum with history as the River Avon dares you to look beyond the obvious.
This self-guided, mobile-led treasure hunt threads 14 riddles through 4.5 km of streets — from medieval arches and Victorian sculptures to bold modern murals. Players receive each clue via the Telegram app; solve it to unlock the next waypoint and watch the city unfold as architecture, street art and local anecdotes reveal themselves.
Bristol’s story is maritime and industrial: shipyards, Clifton’s engineering feats and Georgian terraces reflect centuries of trade and reinvention. The geology is visible in the city’s cliff-lined riverbank and reclaimed docks; layers of stone and brick show where human hands reshaped the landscape. The same streets now host Banksy-esque murals and public sculpture, and the hunt is designed to highlight both famous names and obscure quirks.
Practical notes: allow 2.5–3.5 hours, wear stable shoes for uneven paving and a short set of steps on the York wall that require lifting strollers. Two optional pub breaks sit roughly one-third and two-thirds through the route — ideal for a timed pause or a team strategy huddle. Hints are available through the app and progress is ranked on a live leaderboard for groups who want a competitive edge.
For planning, bring a charged phone, a compact power bank, and a weather layer; Bristol weather shifts quickly, and the route keeps you mostly outdoors. Public transport hubs like Temple Meads and the ferry stops make arrival and departure straightforward, so you can finish the trail and keep exploring the city on foot.
Plan for roughly 2.5–3.5 hours depending on pace and how long you stop for notes or pub breaks.
Yes — clues are delivered via the Telegram app, which is free on common app stores and runs on most smartphones.
Not fully; the route includes steps on the York wall that require lifting a stroller and are unsuitable for some wheelchairs.
Yes — the experience is self-guided, with two suggested pub breaks on the route and the ability to request hints or pause progress via the app.
CityDays operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The cobbled lanes around Bristol’s Harbourside hum with history as the River Avon dares you to look beyond the obvious.
The cobbled lanes around Bristol’s Harbourside hum with history as the River Avon dares you to look beyond the obvious.
This self-guided, mobile-led treasure hunt threads 14 riddles through 4.5 km of streets — from medieval arches and Victorian sculptures to bold modern murals. Players receive each clue via the Telegram app; solve it to unlock the next waypoint and watch the city unfold as architecture, street art and local anecdotes reveal themselves.
Bristol’s story is maritime and industrial: shipyards, Clifton’s engineering feats and Georgian terraces reflect centuries of trade and reinvention. The geology is visible in the city’s cliff-lined riverbank and reclaimed docks; layers of stone and brick show where human hands reshaped the landscape. The same streets now host Banksy-esque murals and public sculpture, and the hunt is designed to highlight both famous names and obscure quirks.
Practical notes: allow 2.5–3.5 hours, wear stable shoes for uneven paving and a short set of steps on the York wall that require lifting strollers. Two optional pub breaks sit roughly one-third and two-thirds through the route — ideal for a timed pause or a team strategy huddle. Hints are available through the app and progress is ranked on a live leaderboard for groups who want a competitive edge.
For planning, bring a charged phone, a compact power bank, and a weather layer; Bristol weather shifts quickly, and the route keeps you mostly outdoors. Public transport hubs like Temple Meads and the ferry stops make arrival and departure straightforward, so you can finish the trail and keep exploring the city on foot.