The ScavengersTreasure hunt in Bristol
Walk Bristol with your phone, solve riddles at real landmarks and dodge the tanks on the map. Free, with 1,226 clues and more added every week.
The clues in Bristol
1,226 clues at real, public places:
- 738 photo clues at landmarks, statues and buildings
- 95 blue plaque clues
- 43 riddles
- 350 clues you answer from what you read at the spot (dates, names, inscriptions)
Every hunt is different: the game picks clues around where you start, so you can play Bristol again and again.
Areas to explore
Bristol is split into 10 walking areas, each with its own clues:
- Bedminster & North Street
- Blaise Castle & Henbury
- Clifton & the Suspension Bridge
- College Green & Park Street
- Harbourside & the SS Great Britain
- Kingsdown & St Michael's Hill
- The Old City & Corn Street
- Castle Park & Old Market
- Redcliffe & Temple
- Temple Meads
Good to know
Is there a treasure hunt in Bristol?
Yes. The Scavengers has 1,226 clues at real places in Bristol. Open the game on your phone there and it builds a hunt from where you stand: riddles, photo clues and puzzles, with the General telling you about each place.
What can we do with kids in Bristol?
A family treasure hunt on foot: pick the Relaxed level and 30 or 45 minutes, and the clues stay close together. It's free, needs no preparation, and children 10 and over play with an adult (younger ones join in on a grown-up's phone).
Is it free to play in Bristol?
Yes, the game is free and has no adverts. Schools, clubs and companies can run their own Bristol hunt as a Custom Game, from £25.
See also: the families guide · how it works · all cities
Free to play, no adverts. Works in the browser of any phone, with location on. No account needed.