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York Scavenger Hunt: Yorkshire‘s Yarnful Adventure

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Two hours. One epic York adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in York you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore York. This top rated York scavenger hunt is 1.30 miles and has 6 stops.

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Yorkshire‘s Yarnful Adventure
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Activity Info: Yorkshire‘s Yarnful Adventure

York, North Yorkshire, is not just a Viking‘s paradise; it‘s now the prime location for our thrilling scavenger hunt! Brace yourself as we take you on an unforgettable whirlwind tour through the downtown neighborhood, unearthing hidden treasures in this ancient city. You might be wondering if Vikings wore jewelry or carried monkey bars, but rest assured, our York, North Yorkshire, scavenger hunt will put your curiosity to the test and reveal secrets that surprise even the savviest history buff! Find out why printers need a devilish buddy and unravel the mystery behind Charles I‘s coat of arms during this exhilarating York adventure. Be prepared to marvel at extraordinary architectural feats while getting a taste of humble Methodist churches and majestic cathedrals. Together, we‘ll uncover some of York‘s most fascinating nooks and crannies, leaving you wanting more even after the clues have all been solved. Come join us for an excursion filled with laughter, excitement, and pure Yorkshire charm.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the sights of York.

Some of what you'll see: York Minster, Jewbury, Charles I

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How It Works: Yorkshire‘s Yarnful Adventure

Explore York like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.

Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 33 Stonegate, York YO1 8AW, UK

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 2.09 KM (1.3 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Yorkshire‘s Yarnful Adventure

Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, throwing a surprise birthday party for your best friend, or celebrating your bachelorette party, the fun never stops with ScavengerHunt.com.

Our York scavenger hunts are endlessly customizable. Unlock unique challenge types, roles, and other special features as you have a blast, no matter the occassion.

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Earn The York Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the York leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2451
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2348
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2098

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The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In York

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app to explore our beautiful city. It made navigating between spots like FIRST so easy and fun!

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If you want things to do in York, try this adventure! It’s perfect for those who love history and exploration in the heart of Downtown.

Ava H.

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This scavenger hunt walking tour through Downtown was so much fun! I loved learning about each location while enjoying the fresh air.

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We had an incredible time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. The challenges kept us engaged while exploring historic sites together.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around York. The Central Methodist Church was stunning on our scavenger hunt!

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York is such a charming city! This scavenger hunt made it even more enjoyable as we uncovered fascinating history along the way.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was unforgettable. Each stop, from Jewbury to the Coat of Arms, told a story worth hearing.

Liam B.

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This outdoor activity around Downtown was amazing. We loved discovering hidden gems like 1GL Cutmark and Bolt while walking.

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What a great date idea in the heart of York! The Central Methodist Church and FIRST were highlights during our lovely scavenger hunt.

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I had a blast exploring Jewbury and the Coat of Arms of Charles I on this York scavenger hunt. Perfect for families looking for fun.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for our adventure in York. It was a great way to explore and learn about our surroundings!

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If you want things to do in York, try this scavenger hunt walking tour! It combines history with fun challenges perfectly.

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This was a fantastic walking tour of the Downtown neighborhood. The app made exploring easy and engaging for everyone!

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We had an awesome time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. Each stop revealed something unique about this charming area.

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As a tourist, this scavenger hunt showed me all the best points of interest around York. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting!

Sophia G.

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This York scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do in the city. The adventure led us to some incredible historical locations.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood on this scavenger hunt was fantastic. I loved learning about places like 1GL Cutmark and Bolt.

Noah B.

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The scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor activity around Downtown. Walking through historic sites made it even more enjoyable.

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What a great date idea in York. We had so much fun solving puzzles while discovering beautiful spots like Hidden Wonders of York Minster.

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I loved the York scavenger hunt with my family. It was a fun way to explore hidden gems like Jewbury and the Central Methodist Church.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in York. It made exploring the city both fun and educational!

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If you're looking for things to do in Downtown, this is it! The scavenger hunt was interactive and full of surprises at each location.

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We had an incredible walking tour experience with this York scavenger hunt. It made exploring so much more engaging!

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The Downtown scavenger hunt was an absolute blast! It took us to places we would have never explored on our own.

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A must-do for tourists! The York scavenger hunt showcases points of interest, including historical sites that you might miss otherwise.

Noah D.

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This York scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do. We loved finding unique spots like the Cutmark and Bolt while walking around.

Olivia W.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood through this York scavenger hunt was amazing. Each stop revealed fascinating history and stories.

Liam B.

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What a great outdoor activity in Downtown. The scavenger hunt let us explore Jewbury and Printers Devil while enjoying fresh air.

Sophia J.

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This York scavenger hunt was perfect for our date. We enjoyed discovering hidden gems and learning about the Central Methodist Church.

James T.

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I had a fantastic time on the York scavenger hunt. Exploring historic spots like the Coat of Arms of Charles I was a highlight.

Emily S.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com on this journey through Downtown. It made exploring places like Central Methodist Church super engaging!

Ethan L.

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If you're looking for things to do in York, this scavenger hunt is a must! It combines adventure with historical exploration perfectly.

Isabella H.

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This walking tour through Downtown was delightful. The app made it easy to follow along while enjoying all the sights.

Mason R.

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The Downtown scavenger hunt was so much fun! We enjoyed discovering places like Jewbury and learning about their history.

Ava M.

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Great activity for tourists wanting to see key points around town. The scavenger hunt led us to some amazing spots we would have missed.

Noah G.

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What a fun way to experience the historic side of the city. This scavenger hunt really brought out the hidden gems in York.

Sophia J.

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Exploring Downtown was such a joy. The Printers Devil and Central Methodist Church added unique charm to our adventure.

Liam B.

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The York scavenger hunt is perfect for outdoor lovers like me. Walking around Jewbury was refreshing and full of history.

Olivia W.

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This was an awesome date idea in the heart of York. Exploring the Coat of Arms of Charles I was a highlight for us.

James J.

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I had a fantastic time on the York scavenger hunt. The Hidden Wonders of York Minster were breathtaking and made for great family fun.

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Yorkshire‘s Yarnful Adventure will help you discover new exciting things, taking you to popular attractions and secret sites even the locals don't know about. We'll lead you to 'must-see' landmarks and treasures including: Jewbury, York Minster, Charles I. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of York team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Yorkshire‘s Yarnful Adventure scavenger hunt into the engaging, energizing team building activity your company needs. Our team can customize any team building scavenger hunt to include a tailored route, a special starting and ending location, custom questions about your company, and your logo. Click here for more info on how to start your York team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the York scavenger hunt or any ScavengerHunt.com city scavenger hunt (we have more than 400 hunts in cities across the globe). After securing your tickets, choose the city you want to explore. Download the Let's Roam app (our awesome parent company), select your adventure/activity, and start your epic journey!
Every scavenger hunt, whether in your home or outside, is designed to bring teams together. Outdoor hunts are a fun way to explore with your friends and family and help groups see the city in an exciting new way. Our In-Home hunts are designed to help kill boredom and help you learn more about each other. Be prepared to learn something new and have a great time. Our software helps us customize your scavenger hunt to your tastes as you solve clues. At the end of your hunt, you'll be ready to do it in another city! Get Your Gift or Tickets
Your scavenger hunt will lead your group across town to the best-known landmarks as well as hidden gems. Along the way, you and your teammates will complete fun photo challenges, test your knowledge of local trivia, and solve riddles that will bring your entire group together. ScavengerHunt.com by Let's Roam is a great way to explore a new city or learn more about an old favorite. Learn how it works.
Yes, our scavenger hunts are socially distant and outdoors. Questions are hidden on plaques, statues, and more outside. You won’t enter buildings and will only interact with your family/friend bubble. These wacky walking adventures are the perfect way to explore in a safe manner. Your group can pause at any time and take a break. Challenges are often off the beaten path and away from heavily trafficked tourist attractions.
Our one-of-a-kind in-home scavenger hunts help you, your friends, family or date explore, discover, and connect. All you’ll need is your phone, your team, and your home. The interactive Let’s Roam app will present you with a series of challenges and questions ranging in difficulty and point value.
Our scavenger hunt tickets are flexible and can be used in any of our locations for up to two years. When you purchase as a gift you will receive an instant printable card for the recipient.
Our scavenger hunts take about 2 hours. You can pause your scavenger hunt if you'd like to explore a stop on the hunt or get drinks/food along the way.
Whenever you're ready to explore! If you're doing an outdoor hunt, daylight may help you find some clues, you can go any day, any time (even holidays). You will never be asked to go inside buildings on your hunt, so you don't have to worry about business hours. No reservation is required for groups of less than 20.
During your hunt each person will be texted photo challenges, trivia, and other activities for everyone to do together. We recommend purchasing a role for everyone in your group and kids over 6. If a person doesn't have their own device, you can have up to 4 roles on a single device. Our app will let you know when to pass the device to them when it's their turn.

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