Turn Basingstoke’s streets into a playground of riddles and photo challenges with Operation City Quest. This two-hour app-guided scavenger hunt mixes local history and fast-paced teamwork across the town centre.
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The square hums with footsteps and laughter as your team splits the map in half and the app blinks its first riddle. Streets lean in like curious neighbors, shopfronts dare you to look closer, and the River Loddon threads a cool line through town—this is a two-hour city game where pavement becomes terrain and ordinary corners hide points.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires walking 2–3 miles at a casual to brisk pace.
Wildlife
History
Basingstoke evolved from a medieval market town into a modern post‑war new town, with 1960s redevelopment shaping its current street pattern and civic spaces.
Conservation
Stay on public paths, avoid littering in green pockets like Eastrop Park, and keep photo tasks respectful of private property and wildlife.
Reserve your spot on the Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Basingstoke by Operation City Quest today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download the app before you start
Install and log into the Operation City Quest app on wi‑fi to avoid delays and ensure camera access works.
Carry a portable charger
A full battery is crucial—photo tasks and navigation drain phones quickly during a two-hour hunt.
Wear grippy, comfortable shoes
Expect mixed paving and occasional cobbles; stable footwear keeps you quick and steady between clues.
Use public transport or central parking
Start from Festival Place or the bus station to minimize walking to the meeting/starting point and save time.
Smartphone with camera
Required to run the app, take photos, and receive remote guide messages.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone charged through photo tasks and map navigation.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support for paved streets, short staircases, and cobbled areas.
Light waterproof jacket
Hampshire weather can turn; a packable jacket keeps you comfortable without slowing the team.
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