York - Around the City Walls
York - Around the City Walls
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
2.5 Hours
3.0 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Seeking the Sheriff's Seventeenth Century Sparklers
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!
The 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.
- Solve the quest and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for INSTANT FUN (or receive your copy in the post)!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The York - around the city walls Trail starts at:
The corner of Foss Bank and Jewbury
Jewbury
York
North Yorkshire
YO31 7PL
England
Foss Bank Car Park
Jewbury
York
North Yorkshire
YO31 7PL
England
Mini Explorer Club
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
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)!
