Loved by those new to Chester and resident Cestrians seeking hidden gems in the city, Treasure Hunt Chester is popular all year round.

However, in December the interactive game played by friends, family members and colleagues through their phone becomes a festive extravaganza. The game begins in Chester Town Hall Square where the very first clue has been hidden. The site of Chester Christmas Market, the square is the ideal place for pirate players to start with a seasonal snack and mug of mulled wine to toast their adventure.

Clues are delivered by SMS from bossy Bess the pirate skipper and adventurers must solve them to access the next challenge. Unlike many other ways to tour Chester, the treasure hunt takes players off the well-beaten tourist trail and there’s no time limit, so teams can take a leisurely stroll and appreciate the city styled up for the season. Decorated for Christmas, Chester’s enchanting architecture and charming streets are twinkling with fairy lights, and the route passes excellent places for a pit stop to refuel.

If you are reconnecting with old friends in the city in December, consider searching for clues on the Treasure Hunt Chester trail. However, the urban adventure is also ideal for managers looking for a Christmas do with a difference that offers plenty of opportunities for team building.

With an understanding of the need for last-minute gifts, Treasure Hunt Chester also offers emailed admission you can send to friends and relatives for the holidays.