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Turn Wigan’s streets into a live gameboard with the Operation City Quest app. Over two hours teams hunt nearly 120 objects, solve riddles and compete on a live leaderboard with a remote guide available by text.
Turn Wigan’s streets into a live gameboard with the Operation City Quest app. Over two hours teams hunt nearly 120 objects, solve riddles and compete on a live leaderboard with a remote guide available by text.
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Operated by Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunts · Wigan, Greater Manchester
A crisp morning in Wigan and teams fan out from the market square, phones in hand and eyes scanning for odd details tucked between brick facades and canal bridges. The app pings with the first riddle; a photograph is taken, a challenge attempted, and the remote guide sends a supportive hint. The city becomes a playground of clues — industrial-era mills, cobbled alleys, and the long line of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal providing the route.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves up to two hours of casual walking
Games generally start in central Wigan (market area) — exact meeting instructions and the app link are provided after booking.
Yes — it’s rated easy and stroller-accessible; younger children can take pictures with help and seniors can join at a relaxed pace.
Bookings are sold per group. Check your voucher for the number of participants allowed and whether additional players require a separate booking.
The event runs in most weather; wear waterproofs. Cancellation and refund terms follow the operator’s 24-hour policy.
Wigan grew as a coal-mining and cotton-mill town; George Orwell’s 1930s account, The Road to Wigan Pier, brought national attention to its industrial conditions.
Stay on public paths, avoid trampling green verges, and dispose of waste responsibly — these events aim to leave urban heritage intact for future visitors.
Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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