Turn Lisburn into a competitive playground: using an app, teams hunt for survival items, complete zombie-themed challenges and compare scores nationwide. This one-hour, self-guided urban walk mixes local history, towpath views and playful strategy.
Turn Lisburn into a competitive playground: using an app, teams hunt for survival items, complete zombie-themed challenges and compare scores nationwide. This one-hour, self-guided urban walk mixes local history, towpath views and playful strategy.
On a brisk morning along the River Lagan, teams unlock their phones and a digital countdown begins. The app turns Lisburn’s streets into a mapped apocalypse: Market Square, the cathedral steps, and the green towpath become checkpoints where scavenged items and timed challenges award points.
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Operated by Zombie Scavengers Hunts · Lisburn, County Antrim
On a brisk morning along the River Lagan, teams unlock their phones and a digital countdown begins. The app turns Lisburn’s streets into a mapped apocalypse: Market Square, the cathedral steps, and the green towpath become checkpoints where scavenged items and timed challenges award points.
Lisburn started to take shape after the 17th century and grew on the trade of Irish linen; today those industrial roots sit beside Georgian streets and the slow curve of the Lagan, a lowland river carved by glacial action that still guides foot traffic and cyclists. The game threads through local culture — civic squares, old mills repurposed for cafes, and lanes where residents shop — offering quick historical glimpses as teams race the clock.
Expect a self-guided, app-led walking hour: you’ll follow clues, photograph finds or complete mini-challenges, and chat with a remote host if you need help. Terrain is paved urban sidewalks and short pedestrian paths alongside river towpaths; expect some stairs and occasional busy crossings. The pace is playful but pragmatic — strategy matters more than speed.
Practical tips: bring a fully charged smartphone and a small power bank, wear comfortable walking shoes, and allow 60 minutes plus buffer for travel and instructions. Public transport into Lisburn is frequent from Belfast; start in daylight for easier navigation. The experience is family-friendly and accessible for most fitness levels, but watch traffic and respect private property while you hunt.
This is an urban, social adventure that pairs local flavor with a gamified route — ideal for visitors wanting a short, active way to explore Lisburn with a competitive twist.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for most fitness levels — mainly walking with short bursts of activity; children can participate.
The game is designed to take about one hour; allow extra time for arrival, app setup, and a debrief if you want to compare scores.
Yes — you need the event app installed and location/GPS permissions enabled; download ahead to avoid delays.
Yes — the activity notes that infants and small children can be in strollers and it’s suitable for a range of ages, though some challenges may need adult help.
A remote host is available via in-app chat to provide hints and support during the game.
Lisburn grew in prominence from the 17th century and became an important center for the Irish linen trade; its town plan and older buildings reflect that industrial past.
The Lagan Valley is managed with attention to riparian habitats and litter control — stay on paths and carry out any trash to protect riverside wildlife.
Zombie Scavengers Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




On a brisk morning along the River Lagan, teams unlock their phones and a digital countdown begins. The app turns Lisburn’s streets into a mapped apocalypse: Market Square, the cathedral steps, and the green towpath become checkpoints where scavenged items and timed challenges award points.
On a brisk morning along the River Lagan, teams unlock their phones and a digital countdown begins. The app turns Lisburn’s streets into a mapped apocalypse: Market Square, the cathedral steps, and the green towpath become checkpoints where scavenged items and timed challenges award points.
Lisburn started to take shape after the 17th century and grew on the trade of Irish linen; today those industrial roots sit beside Georgian streets and the slow curve of the Lagan, a lowland river carved by glacial action that still guides foot traffic and cyclists. The game threads through local culture — civic squares, old mills repurposed for cafes, and lanes where residents shop — offering quick historical glimpses as teams race the clock.
Expect a self-guided, app-led walking hour: you’ll follow clues, photograph finds or complete mini-challenges, and chat with a remote host if you need help. Terrain is paved urban sidewalks and short pedestrian paths alongside river towpaths; expect some stairs and occasional busy crossings. The pace is playful but pragmatic — strategy matters more than speed.
Practical tips: bring a fully charged smartphone and a small power bank, wear comfortable walking shoes, and allow 60 minutes plus buffer for travel and instructions. Public transport into Lisburn is frequent from Belfast; start in daylight for easier navigation. The experience is family-friendly and accessible for most fitness levels, but watch traffic and respect private property while you hunt.
This is an urban, social adventure that pairs local flavor with a gamified route — ideal for visitors wanting a short, active way to explore Lisburn with a competitive twist.