Curious about the lesser-known stories of York? Starting with the very first steps of this playful walk, you’ll experience the thrill and beauty of discovery. Location-based riddles will show you the way to our favorite local places, including quiet courtyards, forgotten stories and cute hidden spots we’ll keep secret... for now! Fun fact: this trail was created by our local creator.
- Explore York during this interactive and fun discovery walk
- Learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way
- Solve 12 location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop along the route
- See popular sights like St. Williams college and the Bootham Bar from a different angle and discover hidden local spots
This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building.
Start at the York Art Gallery. When you arrive, click on the link you’ve received from Secret City Trails and start the self-guided discovery game. You can start and pause the trail anytime you want, and pick-up later to finish.
Finish your adventure at York Castle Museum. When you finish your trail, you will receive an online map with recommendations from our local creator for places to go to afterwards.
Learn about the art works of this 19th century painter
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What is the Fairfax house? You'll learn it during this city game
a college with a history that dates back almost 400 years.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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