Preston Scavenger Hunt: Preston: The Quest Is On
Get ready for a true scavenger hunt adventure in Proud Preston! Explore Preston Downtown and the vibrant city center as your team solves riddles, completes missions, and takes on interactive challenges. This walking tour is flexible, competitive, and packed with fun—perfect for sightseeing and teamwork.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Preston. This top rated Preston Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.84 miles and has 6 stops.
Activity Info: Preston: The Quest Is On
Preston, known as Red Rose City and the Industrial Revolution Heartland, blends rich history with lively modern vibes. From Harris Museum to the River Ribble Riverside, this Lancashire Market Town has stories everywhere you turn. On the Preston Scavenger Hunt, you will tackle clever riddles at Winckley Square, snap photos by the 1842 Preston Martyrs Memorial, and discover quirky facts at Penwortham Arch Bridge. The hunt reveals hidden gems across downtown. Whether you are a local or visiting Ribble City for the first time, this adventure brings friends together for teamwork and laughter. Locals rediscover their city center; visitors get an unforgettable intro to Preston Guild City.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Harris Museum
Marvel at the grandeur of this cultural gem, where columns and fine art collections meet centuries of learning and civic pride. The Harris is both eye-candy and a memory bank for generations of proud Prestonians.
1842 Preston Martyrs Memorial
Let us follow in the footsteps of those who stood together for change. This bold sculpture tells a powerful tale right at the city's bustling core, inviting all who pass by to remember, reflect, and wonder at Preston's role in the fight for justice.
Granting of Charter
Let us meander to the heart of the city, where generations have gathered to mark major milestones and celebrate Preston's enduring spirit. This stone monument has seen centuries pass and stories unfold, just waiting for curious eyes to uncover it's past.
Winckley Square
This leafy square is like a living time capsule, boasting beautiful townhouses and lush gardens that once played host to Preston’s movers, shakers, and visionaries. Tradition mingles with tranquility here in the city’s very own green oasis.
South African War Memorial
Step into Avenham Park and spot the proud bronze figure—a sentinel for all who passed through Preston to lands far away. This monument keeps the city's adventurous, courageous spirit alive and well.
Penwortham Arch Bridge
Stroll over the Ribble where cutting-edge engineering and city ambition teamed up to shape the future of Preston. This graceful arch stands as proof of Preston's ongoing love affair with innovation and travel across the waters.
How the Preston Scavenger Hunt works
All you need is your phone and some free time! Open our app in Preston Downtown to start your scavenger hunt adventure—no reservations required. Solve riddles, complete photo challenges at iconic spots like Harris Museum, earn points with your team, and climb the leaderboard while exploring new corners of Proud Preston.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Preston, England
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.96 KM (1.84 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
Earn The Preston Scavenger Hunt High Score
Ready to compete? On the Preston Scavenger Hunt, each teammate gets interactive missions at places like Harris Museum or Winckley Square. Work together to crack trivia questions and snap creative photos for leaderboard glory—and ultimate bragging rights across Proud Preston!
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Reviews for Preston Scavenger Hunt: Preston: The Quest Is On
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