About This Event

Go on a super fun puzzle treasure hunt in Durham, where you can crack codes, solve riddles, and discover hidden gems! The Great Game Treasure Hunt Durham is a unique outdoor treasure hunt. If you want to skip the pub at the end you can as your discount won't expire and you can use it in the future when things go back to normal. We are rated 5/5 on Google and 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor! The hunt will lead you around the city taking in all its famous landmarks and explaining a little bit of its history along the way. You are given a treasure map, compass and clues to find your way along the route. If you are successful you will reveal where to draw the X on your treasure map to show the location of your treasure - a great pub! It's one of the best activities to do in Durham or days out in Durham you can find! :) It can also be done as a Team Building Exercise or Corporate day out! What to expect: An exciting day out. Exploring famous landmarks and secret back streets. Challenge yourself with puzzles, riddles, codes and orienteering work. If you are successful you will reveal where to draw the X on your treasure map to locate the treasure. The treasure is a great pub where you can sit and work out the extra puzzles and brainteasers in the pack. We will book a table at the pub so it's ready and waiting when you arrive. Post covid the pub doesn't offer discount. What's in the pack: Clues sheet Treasure map Clipboard Compass Prize envelope (contains a history of the pub and an activity pack) Please bring your own pen to help us save on plastic and our carbon footprint :) How to book: Choose your ticket for 1-2 people, 2-4 people or 5-8 people. You only need one ticket per group of this size. After purchase email info@ggtreasurehunts.com to redeem your ticket. Please include a posting address in your email! Please tell us what time you are starting in your email! It takes around 2-3 hours to complete and we will book a table under your name at the treasure pub. Your pack will be posted to you please allow up to 5 working days for it to arrive. Please note your tickets are flexible and can be chosen on any day that suits you. Pub opening times and kitchen times can be found on our website. U18's are allowed in the pubs during the day but in the evenings some venues might not, please check on our website for these times also. Digital packs If you don't have the time to wait for the physical pack to be posted then ask for the digital pack in your email. This is a PDF of the hunt for you to print out or use on a mobile device, provided is a unique code use this to get the discount for your group. If you get a digital pack then we advise you print the hunt out or bring along a notepad to help with the workings out + a compass or compass app. :) Good luck!

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