Treasure Hunts
Manchester
Manchester The Original Modern City
Manchester is a city with a rich industrial history, a thriving cultural scene, and an undeniable energy.
As the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, this city has transformed into a vibrant modern hub, combining history, innovation, and creativity. From the historic canals to the striking architecture of historical landmarks, Manchester offers a dynamic backdrop for your outdoor GPS treasure hunt.
Maximillion Events specialises in creating bespoke treasure hunts featuring a series of clues that will challenge, entertain, and inspire your team while discovering this incredible city.
Why choose Manchester for Treasure Hunts?
Manchester is a city of reinvention, with a fascinating history and an exciting contemporary culture.
Known for its pioneering spirit and creative energy, it’s an ideal destination for a treasure hunt that will motivate and inspire your team.
Manchester’s industrial legacy is evident throughout the city, with iconic locations like the Manchester Ship Canal and the historic Northern Quarter. The city also boasts incredible landmarks such as the striking Manchester Town Hall, the Museum of Science and Industry, and the awe-inspiring Beetham Tower, which provide endless possibilities for treasure hunt challenges.
Beyond its industrial history, Manchester is a cultural powerhouse, from its world-class music scene (birthplace of bands like Oasis and The Smiths) to the thriving arts and theatre venues. Whether you’re wandering through the Victorian streets of the Northern Quarter or exp
Ready to get started? Create an unforgettable team-building experience in Manchester with Maximillion today.
Treasure Hunt Special Stops
While embarking on your treasure hunt through Manchester, Maximillion can include special stops and experiences to make your event even more exciting and memorable.
With its range of dining options, from traditional Manchester pies to modern fusion cuisine, your team will have plenty of opportunities to indulge in the city’s culinary delights. You might even want to stop for a pint in one of Manchester’s nice waterside pubs which line the peaceful canals, or one of the many establishments in the famous “beer mile” of the city.
If you want something more interactive, why not incorporate a stop at the Museum of Science and Industry for a fun, hands-on experience or have a guided tour through the National Football Museum to celebrate Manchester’s love of sport? We can even arrange an immersive art experience, where your team can collaborate on their own creative masterpiece inspired by the city.
Manchester also boasts a number of beautiful and quiet areas such as the Lincoln Square, a tranquil square which is home to the peace garden, and Sackville Gardens near Piccadilly Station in the city centre which houses some fascinating and curious artwork.
Maximillion will seamlessly weave these extra experiences into your itinerary, giving your team a truly unique and unforgettable day out.
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Venues & Hotels
Manchester is packed with excellent venues to begin or finish your treasure hunt, whether you’re looking for a historic location, a modern event space, or a luxury hotel.
The city offers an array of options to suit different group sizes, budgets, and event goals.
Here are some top venues to consider for your Manchester treasure hunt:
Manchester Town Hall
An iconic and historic landmark in Manchester city centre that exudes grandeur and is perfect for a treasure hunt finale. You can even include a tour of the stunning hall as part of the experience.
The John Rylands Library
A Gothic masterpiece, perfect for starting a treasure hunt steeped in history, or ending with an inspirational visit to this spectacular library.
The Lowry
A cultural landmark, The Lowry offers a stylish, modern setting and is an excellent venue for creative teams looking to finish their hunt with a dose of art and culture.
The Warehouse Project
For a more unique and edgy venue, why not start your hunt at this iconic music venue? It’ll set the tone for a thrilling adventure filled with creativity and discovery.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester
A luxury hotel located in the heart of the city, offering stunning views and top-notch facilities for a comfortable finish after a fun-filled treasure hunt day.
The Principal Manchester
With its beautiful Edwardian architecture and modern amenities, this is a perfect place to kick off your treasure hunt or unwind after completing your adventure.
Hotel Gotham
For an extra dash of luxury and style, this Art Deco-inspired hotel offers a chic atmosphere and is a great venue to conclude your treasure hunt.
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Manchester Treasure Hunt FAQs
Our GPS treasure hunts begin with an introduction to your group, followed by splitting teams and giving them iPads featuring a custom-designed treasure hunt route through Manchester. Teams will navigate search the city for answers to cryptic clues using the app, completing tasks and challenges, while discovering hidden gems of the city along the way.
Once the teams finish their hunt through the bustling streets of the city, we gather for a fun finale where we show a highlights reel of photos and videos captured during the event, followed by a prize-giving ceremony. We can tailor the prizes to suit your event, whether it’s something quirky like Manchester-themed souvenirs or more personal rewards like a team outing, a gift voucher or a day off.
Manchester is a city of contrasts, where Victorian architecture meets modern design, and historic canals sit side by side with bustling urban spaces. This vibrant mix of old and new makes it the perfect setting for a memorable GPS treasure hunt.
Explore the city’s industrial past – Manchester played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution, and its history is woven into the fabric of the city. From the magnificent Manchester Cathedral to the historic Spinningfields district, there’s no shortage of fascinating locations where you can uncover the secrets of the past.
Discover its cultural significance – Known for its pioneering music scene and innovative arts culture, Manchester has been home to countless cultural icons, from The Stone Roses to the world-renowned Manchester International Festival. Your treasure hunt can be infused with the city’s creative energy, with challenges that explore its iconic music venues, art galleries, and theatres.
Explore its diverse neighbourhoods – Manchester is made up of distinct areas, each with its own personality and vibe. Whether it’s the independent shops and eateries of the Northern Quarter,the bustling pubs and clubs of Canal Street, the modern shopping centre at the Arndale, or the lush green spaces of Whitworth Park, there are endless options to create a fun and varied treasure hunt.
Organising a GPS treasure hunt in Manchester is easy with Maximillion’s expert event team. We help you choose the perfect venue, select challenges that suit your team, and make sure the day runs smoothly. Whether it’s a team-building exercise or a fun day out, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Get in touch today to start planning unforgettable team building in Manchester!
We held events running over two days. The Maximillion Gameshow which was fun and engaged all who attended the first evening event. During our away day we had Team Tops Trumps in the morning, again this was inclusive for all who were in attendance. Lastly during the afternoon of our away day we took part in Level-up which I have to say was great fun for all involved.
Resolis
We thought the event was organised and ran extremely well. All of our staff had a fantastic time, great fun! Would recommend Maximillion.
Meraki Talent
Working with Maximillion has been an absolute pleasure and a transformative experience for our organisation. Over the course of our 5-year collaboration they have expertly delivered a range of online and in-person events for us, including large-scale conferences and stand builds, internal staff gatherings, and engaging team away days. Their attention to detail, creativity, and seamless execution were evident in every event they organised for us. Whether managing the logistics of a high-profile conference or crafting memorable team-building experiences during away days, their professionalism and dedication shone through.
ORE Catapult
Vicki Sharpe, Head of Marketing
Massive thank you to Rhys & Mike for creating a professional and overall enjoyable experience for our team. Throughout the entire process they worked hard to ensure our values and needs were met on the day. The delivery of the events was incredibly well received and I can safely say I would be glad to book with Maximillion again.
Thenue Housing Association
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Lake District. Jenny & Rhys are extremely easy to work with and made both our Wednesday evening boat cruise and Thursday team building events, evening meal and band fun and enjoyable for all who attended. We would definitely use them again.Thank you Maximillion.
Resolis
Like many other professional service providers, we are often metaphorically ‘spinning plates’ and ‘juggling’ competing priorities, so it was great for our team to try these challenges in real life. We discovered hidden talents and it reinforced that working as a team and providing a supportive learning environment are key to delivering an excellent result. Thank you to Maximillion for your support and encouragement during this fun event, as well as for your professionalism in pulling together a slick activity for 220 people.
University of Edinburgh
Lee Hamill, Director of Finance
The general comment today in the office is how amazing the event was and how much fun people had.
University of Edinburgh
We had an absolutely fantastic time at our Teambuilding afternoon hosted by Maximillion Events at our Ayrshire premises. This is now the 3rd time we have used their services and will definitely be looking to use them again next year. Such a lovely and professional group of people to deal with!! We had various games with a bespoke package set up for a group of staff members with varying degree of mobility. We did carpet curling (indoors), giant jenga, connect 4, darts, air hockey to name but a few all being done outside near to our foodhall and “refreshments” area. It was perfect, everyone had a blast and the Maximillion team were a joy to work with. Thorough, professional, safety conscious and lots of fun. They looked to enjoy themselves watching us and our very competitive natures shine through. Thank you again to all at Maximillion – you made our day that extra special.
RUA Life Sciences
June Ryland
I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you and your team for organizing such a wonderful event. Everything was handled so thoughtfully and professionally. Scott was a great help on ground and client really appreciated the entire Highland games setup. Please share my gratitude with all the team members involved in Highland games. Thanks to you & Jenny for accommodating last minute requests and making sure it was delivered on time. Whenever we have an event in UK, we will make sure to contact you guys. Next time please try and meet us. Thanks from entire team Thomas Cook.
Thomas Cook
Working with Maxmillion events for the Traitor’s themed evening at Prestonfield House was a great experience. Jenny and her team were a delight to work with, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking to plan immersive events.
The PC Agency
