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York - Around the City Walls

York

Around the City Walls

York - Around the City Walls

Search for the Sheriff's 17th-century sparklers!

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They are a really good and fun way to explore a new town or city, or your local area... Suitable for all ages. We are in our 70's.

– Laura Reeves

We were a group of 3 generations between 17 and 70ish – you really don't need to have children with you to enjoy these trails.

– Sarah Smith

Makes exploring towns really fun.

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– L Stewart

Fantastic time spent exploring, treasure hunting, seeing new places.

– Jane Stevens

We got to see new places and things you wouldn’t notice, if you were simply walking round.

– Laura Beale

Brilliant fun, covering all ages. I've done these alone, with my teen kids and even did one as a first date!

– Zara Lyford

A great way of visiting a place in a way you wouldn't normally.

– DaveB3650

You look at features of towns you don't normally notice.

– Rachel Hill

Enjoyable solving clues and going to places in the town which we never knew existed.

– Mr Stephen Parnell

An excellent way of exploring a new or familiar place.

– Lucien Riviere

We learnt new details about a location we thought we knew.

– Kate Hood

Explore York Differently

Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

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  • Follow a carefully planned self-guided route through the area
  • Use real landmarks and features to crack around 18 clever clues
  • Notice fascinating features you'd normally walk straight past
  • Great fun for everyone from 6 to 106
  • Around 2.5 hours of exploring
    Around 3.0 miles of walking
  • One trail is perfect for up to 5 people

How it Works

  1. 1. Choose how you want to explore

    Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.

  2. 2. Access it
    instantly

    Your App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.

  3. 3. Explore
    & solve

    Follow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.

  4. 4. Submit
    your answer

    Enter your final
    answer online to
    reveal the ending.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

York

Attention all adventurers! Your next quest awaits on the ancient city walls of York. The Sheriff of York's daughter, Ida Lott, was entrusted with hiding her family's jewels during a siege in 1644. Now, it's up to YOU to find the long-lost loot before rival treasure seekers do!

Treasure Hunt Along York's City Walls

Embark on an immersive and family-friendly self-guided treasure hunt adventure as you explore the ancient city walls of York. Along the way, you'll catch glimpses of the majestic York Minster and discover the rich history of this fantastic city through its diverse architecture.

But beware, you're not alone on this quest! York Amateur Treasure Seekers (YATS) have also caught wind of the hidden jewels and are hot on your trail. Can YOU crack the clues and outsmart the competition to claim the Sheriff's Seventeenth Century Sparklers?

It's time to put your treasure hunting skills to the test and embark on a centuries-old adventure through the historic city of York. Good luck, Explorers!

York - Around the City Walls
York - Around the City Walls
York - Around the City Walls
From the case file
York - Around the City Walls

Your answers hold the key...

Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The York - around the city walls Trail starts at:

The corner of Foss Bank and Jewbury

Jewbury

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 7PP

England

Foss Bank Car Park

Jewbury

York

North Yorkshire

YO31 7PL

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2.5 Hours Duration

2.5 Hours

3.0 Miles Walking Distance

3.0 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around York’s City Walls.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 3-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2.5 hours to complete at your own pace).
  • Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
  • Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
  • Download your Trail now for INSTANT FUN (or receive your copy in the post)!

More Information:

Before you set off on your awesome adventure, there are a few things you need to know...

The city walls are open from 8am until dusk every day except Christmas Day. There may also be occasions when the walls are closed for emergency repairs, or due to inclement weather conditions, particularly when icy during the winter. We would always recommend checking before setting off and you can read about the Walls by clicking here. 

The route isn’t friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs due to open sides, uneven paths and tricky steps.

Tracker dogs aren’t allowed on the city walls – unless they’re assistance dogs – so please don’t bring your four-legged friends along for this adventure.

The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is at Foss Bank (YO31 7PL), just across the road from where your quest begins. Or why not try York’s Park and Ride service?

There are some fantastic events in York's calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful city. However, you may find that some of the clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact York Tourist Information.

There are public toilets available just after Clue 06, and the route passes several pubs and a few cafes along the way. There are great picnic spots along the river and in the Museum Gardens if the weather is nice.

Looking for more things to do in York? Make a whole day of it and take a peek inside York Minster or pay a visit to the Jorvik Viking Centre for more of York's history. You could even extend your adventuring and have a go at one of our other York Trails (The Chocolate and Sweet Trail will make your mouth water)!

Mini Explorer Club

We have three super duper themed Clubs for your child to enjoy as part of their Treasure Trail experience.

Perfect for 4-8 year olds, the concept behind the Clubs is that your child will get a bundle of goodies to excite them about their forthcoming Trail experience, something to keep them entertained whilst travelling to and from the Trail, and something to be given on completion of the Trail as a keepsake.

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