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Newcastle Scavenger Hunt

Spiele in deinem Tempo · meist 42 Min. 1,2 km Newcastle upon Tyne App-geführt
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Das Erlebnis

Über dieses Abenteuer

 A quick, fun and challenging scavenger hunt around Newcastle, "Where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea". 

A short looping route around the "top end of the town", during which you will visiting some public artworks, historic old buildings and stunning viewpoints that offer some great selfie opportunities.

Passt das zu euch?

Für wen es ist

Families with children, day-trippers from Belfast and holidaymakers in Newcastle, County Down will enjoy this short, free scavenger hunt around the top end of town under the Mournes. In a little over an hour you loop 1.2 km past public artworks such as Silver Wave and Tails of Flight, the Slieve Donard Hotel grounds and viewpoints made for selfies. History fans should look elsewhere, as the stops come with puzzles but no stories.

Was diese Quest besonders macht

Höhepunkte

  • Visit public artworks inspired by famous individuals whose actions put Newcastle on the map.

  • Enjoy the scenic background of the Mountains of Mourne and Northern Irelands highest peak, Slieve Donard.

Vom Handy auf die Straße

Ein Spaziergang, der zum Abenteuer wird.

  1. 1

    App öffnen. Und los geht’s.

    Wähle deinen Pass und öffne die Quest in der Questo-App. Sie führt dich vom Startpunkt aus durch das Abenteuer.

  2. 2

    Geh raus. Folge deiner Neugier.

    Entdecke Orte und ihre Geschichten zu Fuß. Mach eine Kaffee- oder Fotopause und spiele danach einfach weiter.

  3. 3

    Löse ein Rätsel. Feiert euren Erfolg.

    Schaut euch nach Antworten um, löst Rätsel und genießt jedes gemeinsame „Wir haben’s!“.

Dein Spaziergang auf einen Blick

Newcastle upon Tyne

A · Start

Newcastle BT33 0AL, UK

B · Ziel

16 Railway St, Newcastle BT33 0AL, United Kingdom

Wegbeschreibung zum Start

Nur Start und Ziel. Entdecke die Stationen beim Spielen.

Unterwegs entdecken

Sehenswürdigkeiten & versteckte Schätze inklusive

Die Menschen hinter dem Abenteuer

Erstellt von The Puzzler.

Eine Route, die Orte und spielerisches Erzählen verbindet.

Erstellt von The Puzzler

Wichtig vor dem Spielstart

  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
  • This scavenger hunt doesn't include stories about places.

Ein paar Antworten vor dem Start

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is this treasure hunt in Newcastle, County Down or Newcastle upon Tyne?
It is in Newcastle, County Down, in Northern Ireland, where the Mountains of Mourne meet the sea. The route covers the top end of town, taking in the Slieve Donard Hotel grounds, the Percy French stop and several public artworks.
Is the scavenger hunt played on a digital app?
Yes. You play on your phone and the app leads you from stop to stop, setting a puzzle in what is in front of you. There is no guide and no group to join, so you can start any time and pause to carry on later.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It is a short 1.2 km loop that begins at the marked starting point and finishes outside Gordons Chemist, close to where you began. Most players take around 70 minutes, including walking and solving the puzzles along the way.
Is it good for kids, and can we play as a group?
It suits families with children looking for a light outdoor activity, with artworks, a bench, viewpoints and selfie spots to find. The quest is free to play, so the whole family or a group of friends can join in together.
Can we do it at any time of day?
The route is open 24/7, so there is no time slot to book. It is better during daylight hours, though, when the artworks, old buildings and viewpoints over the town and the Mournes are easier to see.

Deine nächste Geschichte beginnt draußen.

Dein nächstes Abenteuer beginnt in der App.

Hol dir die Questo-App. Wähle eine Quest, folge den Hinweisen und entdecke die Stadt spielerisch.

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