Darlington Scavenger Hunt: Clues on the Cobbles: A Darlington Hunt
Get ready for an epic scavenger hunt adventure in Darlington Downtown, the heart of Railway Town! The hunt leads your team through city center icons like Darlington Hippodrome and Market Hall. Solve riddles, complete missions, and compete in fun challenges as you explore on this interactive walking tour—flexible, competitive, and full of local gems
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Darlington. This top rated Darlington Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.73 miles and has 6 stops.
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Activity Info: Clues on the Cobbles: A Darlington Hunt
Darlington, known as Darlo and Home of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, is a lively market town rich with history. Explore it's city center landmarks like the iconic Clock Tower and River Skerne on your journey. Your adventure kicks off at the bustling Market Hall where you will solve clues, snap photos by Joseph Pease Statue, and tackle unique challenges by Bulmer Stone. Expect teamwork, sightseeing fun, quirky facts, and a true walking tour experience. Locals rediscover hidden corners while visitors get swept up in County Durham’s Heart. The hunt is perfect for anyone wanting to see The Clock Tower City from a fresh perspective—part game, part guided exploration.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Darlington Hippodrome
Strolling along Parkgate, you will spot a red-brick gem: the Hippodrome, where stories have taken flight for over a century. Passed by superstars and starring in epic nights on the town, it is Darlington's stage for the ages.
Darlington Market Hall
Let's wander where traders, farmers, and foodies have gathered for centuries. The Market Hall steers the pulse of downtown Darlington, wrapped in iron, glass, and cheerful banter. Adventure loves to nestle in these bustling corners.
Market Clock Tower Flush Bracket
The hustle of Darlington's market continues under the steady watch of a tower that has seen it all. This giant timepiece and it's hidden marker keep town traditions ticking, reminding everyone of Darlington's role as market capital of the north.
Joseph Pease Statue
Here in the heart of Darlington, the city's legendary dreamer stands tall, carved in bronze, overseeing streets shaped by vision and grit. Each panel tells a piece of a story that still inspires the town today.
Cut Benchmark Northgate
Time to stroll along Northgate—home to the signs, stones, and markers that helped engineers map out the heart of Darlington. This humble mark may not turn heads, but it has quietly supported centuries of building and exploring.
Bulmer stone
Let's meander to a spot where Darlington keeps a secret thousands of years old. In the shadow of the old central secondary school stands a silent witness to the town's quirky past, favorite tales, and the birth of railway dreams. This sturdy stone has more stories than most buildings in town.
How the Darlington Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your friends or family for a self-guided scavenger hunt adventure around Darlington Downtown! Just use our app to solve riddles, complete photo missions at spots like Market Clock Tower Flush Bracket—and rack up points as you go. Explore at your own pace: earn bragging rights on the city-wide leaderboard while uncovering hidden gems throughout the city center. It is simple to start—no reservations needed!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Parkgate, Darlington
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.17 KM (0.73 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Darlington Scavenger Hunt High Score
Craving friendly competition? On the Darlington Scavenger Hunt leaderboard, each player gets interactive trivia at Market Hall or photo challenges next to Joseph Pease Statue. Work together to conquer riddles across Cut Benchmark Northgate and Bulmer Stone—and climb to the top for ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Darlington Scavenger Hunt: Clues on the Cobbles: A Darlington Hunt
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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