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Turn Blackburn into a game board with this 2-hour app-based scavenger hunt. Solve riddles, photograph objects and compete on a live leaderboard as you explore the town’s mill-built streets and local landmarks.
Turn Blackburn into a game board with this 2-hour app-based scavenger hunt. Solve riddles, photograph objects and compete on a live leaderboard as you explore the town’s mill-built streets and local landmarks.
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Operated by Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunts · Blackburn, Lancashire
The brisk air of a Lancashire morning presses against your jacket as you tap open the app and step into Blackburn’s compact grid of streets. Cobbled alleys, red-brick former mills and bursts of market activity become a playground: shopfronts dare you to identify logos, statues issue riddles, and the River Blakewater slips through the town like a quiet accomplice.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic stamina for two hours of urban walking is sufficient
The scheduled duration is two hours, though groups can move faster or linger at challenges depending on strategy.
Yes — the route is pram/stroller accessible and family-friendly, with tasks adaptable for younger participants.
Teams can play together in person; the remote guide provides texting support but does not accompany you on foot.
The tour runs rain or shine; bring appropriate layers. Refunds follow the operator’s 24-hour cancellation policy.
Blackburn grew rapidly during the 18th–19th century textile boom; many former mills now house cultural spaces and housing.
Respect local green spaces and riverbanks; staying on paved routes reduces erosion and supports ongoing town-centre regeneration efforts.
Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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