Race the clock through Oldham in a 60-minute, smartphone-driven scavenger hunt where teamwork and quick thinking win the day. This family-friendly urban challenge blends local history with strategic play — bring charged phones and comfortable shoes.
Race the clock through Oldham in a 60-minute, smartphone-driven scavenger hunt where teamwork and quick thinking win the day. This family-friendly urban challenge blends local history with strategic play — bring charged phones and comfortable shoes.
The hour begins outside a familiar street corner in Oldham, the air humming with town traffic and the soft rustle of shoppers. Your team huddles over a smartphone map; the game pushes you into lanes and pocket parks, demanding quick decisions and sharper eyes as if the town itself were testing your impulse to survive.
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Operated by Zombie Scavengers Hunts · Oldham, Greater Manchester
The hour begins outside a familiar street corner in Oldham, the air humming with town traffic and the soft rustle of shoppers. Your team huddles over a smartphone map; the game pushes you into lanes and pocket parks, demanding quick decisions and sharper eyes as if the town itself were testing your impulse to survive.
Oldham’s streets carry the imprint of a textile past — brick mill facades, cobbled back alleys and squares that once moved looms and steam. That industrial geometry frames this modern urban exercise: a 60-minute, self‑guided scavenger hunt that asks teams up to ten to gather virtual and real-world items, answer trivia, and complete challenges. The terrain is flat to gently rolling urban pavement, with short runs and plenty of pedestrian crossings. Expect a mix of commercial high streets, small parks, and community landmarks.
Culturally it's a local game night adapted to the city—family friendly, smartphone-driven, and pitched as playful strategy rather than sprinting endurance. Practical preparation pays: charge devices, wear comfortable shoes, and pick a meeting spot if someone lags behind.
During the hour you'll negotiate crowds, decode clues, and race the clock; the format rewards observation and teamwork more than speed. Public transport and parking make Oldham accessible from nearby Manchester, so this is an easy add-on to a city weekend. In short: bring curiosity, battery power and a team that communicates — the town will hand you the puzzles; you decide how to survive them.
No — it is a self-guided, remote experience using your smartphone and the game app or platform; staff provide initial instructions at the start point if needed.
The activity is family-friendly and suitable for children accompanied by adults; tasks are designed for mixed-age teams.
Service animals are allowed and infants can be in prams or strollers, but crowded streets may make navigation harder.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start; same‑day cancellations are not refundable.
Zombie Scavengers Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




The hour begins outside a familiar street corner in Oldham, the air humming with town traffic and the soft rustle of shoppers. Your team huddles over a smartphone map; the game pushes you into lanes and pocket parks, demanding quick decisions and sharper eyes as if the town itself were testing your impulse to survive.
The hour begins outside a familiar street corner in Oldham, the air humming with town traffic and the soft rustle of shoppers. Your team huddles over a smartphone map; the game pushes you into lanes and pocket parks, demanding quick decisions and sharper eyes as if the town itself were testing your impulse to survive.
Oldham’s streets carry the imprint of a textile past — brick mill facades, cobbled back alleys and squares that once moved looms and steam. That industrial geometry frames this modern urban exercise: a 60-minute, self‑guided scavenger hunt that asks teams up to ten to gather virtual and real-world items, answer trivia, and complete challenges. The terrain is flat to gently rolling urban pavement, with short runs and plenty of pedestrian crossings. Expect a mix of commercial high streets, small parks, and community landmarks.
Culturally it's a local game night adapted to the city—family friendly, smartphone-driven, and pitched as playful strategy rather than sprinting endurance. Practical preparation pays: charge devices, wear comfortable shoes, and pick a meeting spot if someone lags behind.
During the hour you'll negotiate crowds, decode clues, and race the clock; the format rewards observation and teamwork more than speed. Public transport and parking make Oldham accessible from nearby Manchester, so this is an easy add-on to a city weekend. In short: bring curiosity, battery power and a team that communicates — the town will hand you the puzzles; you decide how to survive them.