• Salford Quays & Media City Treasure Trail - front cover
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    Unravel the Fishy Clues!

  • Solve Puzzles & Discover Hidden Gems
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  • Family Adventure - Treasure Hunt
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Salford Quays & Media City

Salford Quays &

Media City

Salford Quays & Media City

Find the painting and crack the fishy mystery!

£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 Salford Quays & 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 2 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

Salford Quays &

In the vibrant waterside of Salford Quays, a puzzling art heist has taken place. A priceless Lowry painting, once hidden behind the fryer at Big Bob's fish & chip shop, has mysteriously vanished! Rumour has it that a secret map, leading to a distant island, holds the key to its whereabouts.

Get ready for a self-guided treasure hunt through the docks, as you follow a trail of fishy clues and outwit the slippery thief. Your mission? Recover the missing masterpiece and bring it back to shore before time runs out!

Treasure Hunt Through Salford Quays

Time is of the essence, so don't flounder! Put your detective skills to the test and embark on an exciting adventure through the picturesque Salford Quays. As you explore the docks, you'll uncover cleverly hidden clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes, all while enjoying the sights and sounds of this vibrant location.

From the bustling streets to the tranquil waters, you'll need to be reel-y clever to track down the treasure and outsmart the thief. So gear up and get ready for a family-friendly adventure like no other!

Codspeed, adventurer and may your adventure lead you to victory!

Salford Quays & Media City
Salford Quays & Media City
Salford Quays & Media City
From the case file
Salford Quays & Media City

Your answers hold the key...

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

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Salford Quays & Media City Treasure Hunt Trail starts at:

MediaCityUK Tram Stop

MediaCityUK

Salford

Greater Manchester

M50 2EQ

England

The nearest (and cheapest) parking to the start point is at Quayside MediaCityUK - Lowry Outlet

The Quays

Salford

Greater Manchester

M50 3AH

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around Salford Quays.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
  • 2-mile 'loop' Trail (takes 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 around Salford Quays, there are a few things you need to know...

Why not bring your four-legged friends along? This Trail is along a dog-friendly route, though the majority of it is beside steep drops into water, so bring a lead - just to be on the safe side!

The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is at Quayside MediaCityUK (M50 3AH), just a five-minute walk away. Or why not try one of Salford's fantastic Park and Ride services? The Trail start is perfectly placed for access via the tram, with a nearby tram stop at MediaCityUK.

There are some great events in and around MediaCity and Salford Quays, all of which are great times to visit this fantastic location. 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 Salford Visitor Information.

There are toilets available at the Lowry Outlet Mall and The Imperial War Museum North, both of which you will pass on the route of the Trail. There are also many shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and other eating establishments to visit and enjoy as you explore.

Why not make a day of it by peeking at The Lowry Theatre and Gallery, or even The Imperial War Museum North once you've completed your quest? You could even walk in Hilda Ogden's footsteps by visiting the Coronation Street Experience (booking in advance is required). If you're hungry for more, take a tram trip to Manchester city centre where you could even try our other Manchester Trails to uncover more twisting tales about this amazing city!

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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