Fun Treasure Hunt with Cryptic Clues

Treasure Hunt

See the sights
Explore Oxford
Hunt for clues

Great for friends
Start whenever you want
Go at your own pace

Overview
Reviews

What's involved

If you’re looking for a unique way to see the sights of the historic city of Oxford whilst hunting for clues and solving puzzles, then Treasure Hunt Oxford have got just the experience for you!

Meet Captain Bess, she’s a pirate looking for new recruits and thinks you might have what it takes! You’ll be given maps, clues and directions to hunt across the city! Don’t worry if you get stuck, Bessy is there to give you helpful hints should you need them.

This is the perfect opportunity to take in the sights of this magnificent and historic city on your hunt for the treasure. Take in the sights of the medieval castle and prison, wander past the Radcliffe Camera, amble along the mysteriously named Bridge of Sighs, and stop for a rest and a drink at the Turf Tavern!

Your hunt will end with a score being given to you by Bess, but it’s not a competition, so take your time, have a laugh with your mates and - most importantly - have fun!

Important information

The game works a bit like a WhatsApp group, but on a web page instead. You don’t need to download anything and it doesn’t need any permissions. Before you’re due to start, we’ll send you a link to the game. Open the link to join the game and share it with your team so they can join too. Once you’re ready, Captain Bess will tell you what to do next. Aim to finish before sunset—it's near impossible to find clues in the dark! You can play in 2 parts—if it suits your plans, you can pause the game and come back after lunch or even the next day. Please bring a smartphone with data and full battery, shoes appropriate for 2 miles for walking and waterproofs in case of bad weather. This activity is wheelchair accessible.

Reviews

Really good fun and, even having lived in Oxford 10 years, I saw things and places I'd never seen. The clues were stretching (even for residents!) But not to the point of despair - the right balance. One suggestion would be to have an app with notifications. Also allow joint submissions / credit. However a great way to spend my 40th. Fantastic in fact! 😁

Tim