Treasure Hunts & Scavenger Hunts in Tyne and Wear

Pssst… Did you know we have over 1,200 Trails all over the UK? Get outside and explore Tyne & Wear with a self-guided walking adventure. Click the markers on the map above, check out the sites listed in alphabetical order below the map, or find a specific place using the search bar. Keep reading to discover more about what’s in store… 

Treasure Trails are self-guided missions, full of twists and turns to keep everyone guessing from beginning to end. Get your thinking caps on and hunt down the sneaky clues, one by one, to crack the secret code and save the day. Whether you and your gang are 6 or 106, you’ll make memories as you walk, and you’ll learn all sorts of fascinating facts about the sights and delights of the local area to boot. Take your first step and choose between a dramatic detective mystery, a secret spy mission or a tactical treasure hunt. Where will your Trail adventure start? 

When you’re looking for things to do with the kids in Tyne & Wear, a Treasure Trail will be right up your street! Our exciting Trails lead you high and low to uncover the area’s hidden gems, whether visiting for the first time or as a seasoned local. From the banks of the Tyne in historic Newcastle to the seaside town of Whitley Bay, there is so much to see and do in Tyne and Wear. With 12 captivating Trails to follow, including four in Newcastle, you’re in for a fantastic day out or two! 

The race is on in Newcastle, where a mysterious crime has taken place; a team of TOP detectives is being called upon to work out the identity of a cheeky culprit who is giving local police the run-around! Not far away, in Tynemouth, an ancient (and priceless!) artefact is close to being discovered, but the clues are crafty, and only the best treasure-seekers will succeed! Meanwhile, a day out from Cullercoats to Whitley Bay wouldn’t be complete without a slippery spy mission to accomplish. Do you have what it takes to locate the secret code and stop the crazy scientist in his tracks? 

From seaside to Tyne-side, there are so many great days out in Tyne & Wear, just waiting to be discovered. Round up your gang and pack a few pit-stop snacks, then get set for an adventure you’ll remember for years to come. Who’s going to lead the way? 

Find all the amazing Treasure Trails in Tyne & Wear using the list below the map. To search for somewhere more specific to your location, scroll up to the top of the page for a map view, or enter the place you’d like to explore into the search bar.