Whitehaven Scavenger Hunt: The Maritime Mystery of Whitehaven
Two hours. One epic Whitehaven adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Whitehaven you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Whitehaven. This top rated Whitehaven Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 8 stops.
4.4 (20 reviews)
Activity Info: The Maritime Mystery of Whitehaven
Did you know the best-kept secrets of Whitehaven are not just in the tales of old pirates and sea captains? With our Whitehaven scavenger hunt, we will laugh, puzzle, and race our way through downtown's charming maze of history. Hidden hints await by towering sea-watchers, mystical mosaics, and storied corners that have seen more drama than a soap opera night! Gather your fellow adventurers and put your wits to the test on the Whitehaven scavenger hunt. The city’s legendary landmarks promise riddles and rivalry at every turn—no maps for treasure required! Get ready to explore surprises tucked
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Candlestick Chimney
Peer skyward at a symbol of the ‘black diamond’ era, where industry once powered every corner of the town. The Candlestick Chimney rises as a sentry, keeping stories of courage and struggle alive in the Whitehaven skyline.
Candlestick Mosaic
Get your team ready to explore the local art scene in The Town of Endless Surprises. This impressive mosaic splashes a vibrant story across the town square, offering hints of Whitehaven’s seafaring and mining roots. Let’s meander over to discover a creative tribute to Whitehaven’s proud industrial past.
Old Fort
Find your way to the remains of a once-mighty stronghold, where cannon fire and daring sea raids once echoed across Whitehaven’s harbor. A relic of turbulent times, it stands as a monument to the city’s strategic past.
West Pier Lighthouse
Wander along the quay to a sentinel that heralded the heyday of Whitehaven’s coal and cargo ships. Marvel at the engineering that kept trade—and tales—flowing through Cumbria’s maritime gateway.
North Pier Lighthouse
Take a breath of salt air and gaze toward the horizon where sailors once looked for a guiding light. This steadfast beacon has watched over Whitehaven’s seafarers for generations and still guards the town’s gateway today.
Whiting Shoal
Dive into Whitehaven’s dockside wonders as you approach this glimmering fishy creation! This spot blends today’s coastal rhythms with a lively past, letting your imagination swim through time alongside these sculpted shoals.
Jeffersons Office Rum Story
Let’s wander to a corner where film, history, and heritage collide. This place intertwines tales of determined authors, movie magic, and the founding of a national treasure. Explore where stories came to life onscreen and off.
Whitehaven Castle
Let’s trace the path of Whitehaven’s power and elegance at this grand estate, where the story of the Lowther dynasty and community generosity are written in stone and brick. The castle’s history tells of changing fortunes, transformation, and enduring civic pride.
How the Whitehaven Scavenger Hunt works
Explore Whitehaven like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.
Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Whitehaven, England
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 4.83 KM (3 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Whitehaven Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Whitehaven leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Whitehaven Scavenger Hunt: The Maritime Mystery of Whitehaven
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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