Two long weekends. Two cities. One decent story to tell afterwards.

Posted on May 1, 2024

Three intrepid explorers embarking on Treasure Hunt Birmingham

May gives you two long weekends — both wide open, with no obligations and plenty of daylight.

You could do what you always do: same mates, same pub, same four conversations on repeat.

Or — if you’re up for something just as relaxed, but with a bit more purpose — we’ve got you.

The Mayday Challenge

Here’s the challenge: complete two treasure hunts in two different cities this May.

One each long weekend? Go for it.
Both in the same weekend? If you’re feeling ambitious.

Either way, you’ll end up with a proper adventure — and a few good stories too.

Each game is self-guided, takes a couple of hours, and gives you a solid excuse to explore somewhere new. The clues are cryptic but doable. The maps are digital. And Captain Bess — your sarcastic pirate guide — sends messages to your phone, keeps you moving, and occasionally questions your decision-making.

She means well. Mostly.

An illustration of how Treasure Hunt Birminghamworks

How it works

You can start in Birmingham, but we have games across the UK. The nearest routes to Birmingham are: Manchester, Chester, Bristol and Bath- all are less than 2hrs away.

Turn it into a day trip. Or a whole weekend. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Or go back somewhere you know, and see it differently.

Either way, it’s better than wandering aimlessly until someone gives up and suggests a Pret.

So what’s the reward?

You’ll end up with:

Not bad, as bank holidays go.

“Good fun, we really enjoyed ourselves. Solving the clues was interesting and I think there's a good mix to suit all ages. A different and fun way to see the city, it included some nice stops.”

—Munira C, Tripadvisor

ahoy@treasurehuntbirmingham.com

Telephone: 0121 285 7683
Text us: 07380 309380

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Birmingham School of Art, 3 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BX