Turn Nottingham’s streets into a playful battlefield: an app-led scavenger hunt sends teams hunting for objects, solving riddles, and completing micro-challenges across the Lace Market and Market Square. It’s two hours of walking, local history, and friendly competition.
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You start at a square of worn stone, phone in hand, the city around you both map and opponent. Street corners, market stalls and a ribbon of tram tracks set the course as an app feeds riddles and photos into your team’s score. The game pushes you through Nottingham’s core: the marketplace, the Lace Market’s brick facades, and lanes that still carry echoes of the city’s industrial past.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Low; suitable for casual walkers and families with older children as long as participants can walk 2–3 miles.
Wildlife
History
Nottingham’s central identity ties to its medieval castle and the long-standing Robin Hood legend; the Lace Market area reflects the city’s 19th-century textile and lace industry.
Conservation
Stick to paved routes, dispose of litter in bins, and prefer public transit; the app format reduces paper waste and concentrates foot traffic onto existing sidewalks.
Reserve your spot on the Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunt - Nottingham, UK today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Keep your phone charged
The hunt runs through an app and requires frequent photo uploads — bring a power bank to avoid interruptions.
Wear grippy shoes
Expect cobbles and short flights of steps; comfortable, stable footwear keeps the pace steady.
Check tram and bus times
Public transit is convenient for meeting points or returning to your hotel — plan your endpoint accordingly.
Use the remote guide
If you hit a dead end, message the remote guide for hints rather than guessing; it saves time and boosts points.
Smartphone with data
Required to run the app, submit photos, and receive hints from the remote guide.
Portable power bank
Keeps your device powered through photo uploads and continuous navigation.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support and grip for mixed pavement, cobbles, and short steps across the city.
Light waterproof jacket
UK weather can shift quickly; a lightweight waterproof keeps you comfortable without weighing you down.
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