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University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt: Scholarly Secrets: An Oxford University Hunt

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Step into the Dreaming Spires for a self-guided scavenger hunt adventure at the University of Oxford! Solve riddles, snap photos, and tackle interactive missions as you explore the city center. Enjoy a flexible campus tour packed with teamwork, challenges, and iconic landmarks like Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Oxford. This top rated University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: Scholarly Secrets: An Oxford University Hunt

Oxford is a vibrant university city known for it's historic colleges, lush meadows, and the timeless charm of the Dreaming Spires. The city blends tradition with lively student energy and stunning architecture around every corner. On this campus-based interactive game, you will explore on foot—uncovering treasures like Jane Burden: Pre-Raphaelite Muse, Magdalen Great Tower, and Monarchs at Oxford while decoding clues along River Thames Walks. Expect photo ops and surprising trivia! Locals rediscover hidden gems while visitors enjoy a unique university tour that goes beyond textbooks. Whether it is your first visit or hundredth stroll through Christ Church Meadow, this walking tour keeps everyone engaged with fresh perspectives.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin and Asteroid 5422 Hodgkin

Discover a landmark where the Dreaming Spires meet centuries-old traditions. On your University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt, solve riddles and snap photos at this iconic spot. Local trivia: students say it is lucky to spot a magpie here.

Bodleian Library

Step into history with this point of interest on your University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt adventure. Puzzle-solving brings you close to famous architecture and local sayings. Did you know alumni once raced punts nearby?

Jane Burden: Pre-Raphaelite Muse

Experience the charm of campus life during your University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt. This location is known for it's scenic views and mascot legends. Locals whisper about a hidden owl carved in the stonework—can you find it?

Radcliffe Camera

Join the hunt at a site famous for it's ties to the Bodleian Library and Christ Church Meadow. Your University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt will reveal fun facts and local trivia—rumor has it, scholars left secret messages here.

Monarchs at Oxford

Take on challenges at this Cotswold Gateway gem during your University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt. Enjoy riddles inspired by college mascots and traditions. Locals say the echo here repeats clever answers twice.

Magdalen Great Tower

Uncover hidden gems along River Thames Walks on your University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt. Solve clues about historic buildings while enjoying fresh air—insider tip: look for initials carved by rowing teams from decades ago.

How the University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt works

Download the Let's Roam app to your phone—no guide needed! Start your University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt anytime. Work as a team to solve riddles, complete fun photo challenges, earn points, and climb the leaderboard while exploring legendary spots across campus.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: University of Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 4.83 KM (3 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Scholarly Secrets: An Oxford University Hunt

The University of Oxford uniHunt is perfect for group adventures in Oxford! Gather friends for birthdays, bachelorette parties, dates or weekend outings—you set the pace. Customize your hunt with unique challenges and team roles. Make memories as you bond over riddles on this unforgettable campus exploration game in the heart of University City.

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University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt Team Building Scavenger Hunts

Engage with your team by going spot to spot on an epic team building scavenger hunt!

Earn The University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love some friendly rivalry? On your University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate gets their own set of interactive challenges—think trivia at Radcliffe Camera or creative photos by Bodleian Library! Work together to top our leaderboard in true Oxonian spirit—and secure ultimate campus bragging rights.

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2460
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2357
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2107

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Reviews for University of Oxford Scavenger Hunt: Scholarly Secrets: An Oxford University Hunt

5 star reviews

This is one of those must-do things to do in Oxbridge Town. Such a unique walking tour that highlights campus art, plaques, and fascinating University of Oxford traditions.

Tamsin Wilmott

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ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Bodleian Library, Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, and hidden gems near the quads feel like a treasure hunt across historic points of interest.

Rupert Lowell

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Exploring Magdalen Great Tower and solving scavenger hunt riddles outdoors around Uni City was such an engaging way to get fresh air and learn campus history.

Siobhan Keating

5 star reviews

I surprised my partner with this as a date idea in Dreaming Spires and it was memorable. The Jane Burden Pre-Raphaelite Muse stop made for fun photo challenges together.

Gareth Everly

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Taking the Oxford uniHunt Hunt was like stepping into a living storybook. My kids loved the brainy clues at University College and spotting Monarchs at Oxford along the way.

Nadia Fletcher

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I used ScavengerHunt.com to explore Jane Burden murals and Monarchs at Oxford. This creative scavenger hunt is hands down one of the best things to do in Uni Oxford for tourists.

Pippa Goodwin

5 star reviews

Exploring the City of Spires with ScavengerHunt.com turned into a fun walking tour. My favorite stop was learning about Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin near her asteroid plaque at Uni Oxford.

Sebastian Merritt

5 star reviews

For an outdoor adventure, I loved Oxford uniHunt Hunt. Walking through campus and finding plaques near Bodleian Library made exploring UniTown feel like a real treasure hunt.

Edith Rowley

5 star reviews

Took my partner on the Oxford uniHunt Hunt for a date and we had a blast solving riddles around University College. It is easily one of the best things to do in the Dreaming Spires.

Callum Alder

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Oxford uniHunt Hunt with ScavengerHunt.com was such a memorable family activity. Uncovering hidden gems like the Magdalen Great Tower made our day in Oxbridge unforgettable.

Maisie Brighton

5 star reviews

If you want a walking tour packed with points of interest, try this hunt in The City of Dreaming Spires. Puzzles near Magdalen Great Tower made it so much fun for tourists.

Freya Hanbury

5 star reviews

Exploring the uni quad with ScavengerHunt.com was brilliant. Jane Burden spots and Dorothy Hodgkin clues gave us new things to do in Oxbridge that locals often miss.

Julian Pemberton

5 star reviews

Loved being outdoors on the Oxford uniHunt Hunt. We explored hidden gems like Monarchs at Oxford with friends and enjoyed turning our campus tour into an adventure.

Elena Vickery

5 star reviews

My partner and I tried this as a date idea around Dreaming Spires. Solving puzzles while admiring Magdalen Great Tower was such a memorable experience together.

Graham Alder

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I took my family on the Oxford uniHunt Hunt and we had an amazing time exploring Uni College and the Bodleian Library. The clues made history fun for all ages.

Clara Fenton

5 star reviews

If you are looking for unique things to do in the City of Spires, try this treasure hunt. Tourist or local, you get to discover charming points of interest like Magdalen Tower.

Gareth Ramsey

5 star reviews

Exploring Oxbridge on foot with ScavengerHunt.com made me appreciate historic buildings like Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin's spot. It is truly one of the best things to do in town.

Rowena Blackwell

5 star reviews

This walking tour around University of Oxford was such a fun outdoor activity. The hunt led us to Bodleian Library and challenged us with riddles about Jane Burden.

Edwin Baxter

5 star reviews

Date night in the City of Dreamers was unforgettable thanks to the Oxford uniHunt Hunt. The campus-based interactive game took us past Monarchs at Oxford and hidden murals.

Cecily Fielding

5 star reviews

My family and I had a fantastic time exploring the Dreaming Spires with this Scavenger Hunt adventure. We loved finding plaques at University College and Magdalen Great Tower.

Tamsin Hayward

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