A fun quest for all the family
From toddlers to grandparents, the York Quests are a fantastic way to explore York.
Our story
Our chief Riddler and Questmaster shares why he created this adventure:
"Hi, I'm Ryan.
I was born in the north of England and I'm passionate about making northern cities accessible and revitalising their appeal to a wide audience.
My partner and I love puzzles, and have always been passionate about escape rooms, but who wants to be trapped in a stuffy room on a beautiful day? Much better to be solving puzzles as we walk the streets and discover new things about the city we love!
Our favourite places in York
The Luxury Icecream Company (LICC)
On Back Swinegate, these delicious handmade ice creams and sorbets are a real hidden treat and well worth seeking out.
Avorium York
On Colliergate, this is the place to get the most beautiful stationary and gifts you can imagine.
Mr Chippy York
On Church Street, this is the best place to get fish and chips in York - and their vegan options are outstanding too.
Doe Bakehouse York
Next to Kings Square, their handmade doughnuts are a fantastic treat to take with you on your quest!
Reviews
"The clues were great and the writing was very funny, we laughed a lot. We saw so much of York; things that we
have walked past many times but never noticed. It's a great way to see something of the city, bits that you
don't know are there, and learn a bit of history at the same time."
- Karen Hayward
"We really enjoyed it and would recommend it! Fun and interesting meander around unfamiliar parts of York. Nice treat at the end!"
- Aileen Jones
"A really fun way to explore the beautiful area around York Minster, it made us really look at our surroundings!
A super mix of ghost stories and great humour, we loved the fitting end to our quest too!"
- Karen Skeel
"This quest was a fantastic day out, and it's something that everyone can enjoy. The narrative was funny,
interesting, and the clues were intriguing but not too hard. It was great exploring more of the city, noticing
things I've walked passed 100 times, and seeing new parts of it. I loved learning some of the history of York,
and I'll be sure to go at a slower pace the next time I'm there so I can see and learn more. Highly recommend
and I hope there's more."
- Alex Hayward
