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Manchester - Civic Quarter

Manchester

Civic Quarter

Manchester - Civic Quarter

Bad beehive-iour causes convention bees-ness mayhem...

£10.99 GBP
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5* reviews from
8,000+ happy families

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.

– Karunen Pillay Vencatasawmy

Great little adventures... and at £10.99 they are good value.

– 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 Manchester Differently

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

A family reading a Treasure Trails booklet together on a sunny street
  • 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 hours of exploring
    Around 1.8 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.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Manchester

In the bustling city of Manchester, a scandal has rocked the community. The highly-regarded convention is in jeopardy after it was discovered that a colony of hard-working Greater Manchester bees have been swapped out by an unknown assailant for lesser-grafting counterparts. DCI Polly Nate is on the case, but she needs the help of top detectives (YOU!) to solve the mystery and bring the culprit to justice.

A Detective Mystery Through Manchester's Civic Quarter

Put on your detective hats and get ready to explore Manchester's Civic Quarter in this immersive and family-friendly mystery adventure. Starting at the Cenotaph in St Peter's Square, you'll sleuth your way through bustling shopping spots, green parks, and historical hotspots as you search high and low for those ever-sneaky clues.

But beware! The Civic Quarter is buzzing with anger and it's up to YOU to silence it. With the culprit on the run, it's a race against time to gather evidence, solve the mystery, and save the convention before it's too late.

So, gather your team, put your detective skills to the test, and become the toast of Manchester!

Manchester - Civic Quarter
Manchester - Civic Quarter
Manchester - Civic Quarter
From the case file
Manchester - Civic Quarter

Every clue brings you closer to the truth...

Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Manchester Civic Quarter Treasure Trail starts at:

Manchester Cenotaph

St Peter's Square

Manchester

Greater Manchester

M2 5PD

England

Car parking available at Q-Park Piazza

St James Street

Manchester

Greater Manchester

M1 4LX

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

1.8 Miles Walking Distance

1.8 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog friendly with possible restrictions

Dog Friendly
with Restrictions

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Manchester's Civic Quarter.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
  • 1.8 mile circular Trail (takes about 2+ 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...

Unfortunately, this Trail is not marked as wheelchair or pushchair friendly as there are some steps encountered along the route.

Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that this is a busy city centre, so dogs will need to be kept on leads.

The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is the Q-Park Piazza at St James Street, (M1 4LX) which is just a 4 minute walk away from the Trail's start point at Manchester Cenotaph in St Peter's Square. Or why not try one of Manchester's fantastic Park and Ride services? The Trail start is also perfectly placed for access via the tram (Hop off at St Peter's Square tram stop) or by train (closest station is Manchester Oxford Road, a 9 minute walk away from the start point).

There are some fantastic events in Manchester'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 Manchester Visitor Information.

There are public toilets available in the Central Library close to the start and end point and at the Art Gallery, which is close to the first clue. There are also myriad cafes, restaurants, pubs and other eating establishments along the way to refuel hungry detectives!

Why not make a day of it by taking a look inside Manchester's Central Library indulging in a performance at The Bridgewater Hall or popping into the Great Northern Shopping Centre on your way around? You could even extend your visit further afield by visiting some of Manchester's other fantastic attractions, like the Science and Industry Museum or the People's History Museum? You could even try our other Manchester Trails to uncover more tantalising tales about this amazing, historical city!

Mini Detective 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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