FAQs

  • Who can play?

    Anyone!


    There is something for everyone - families, friends, work colleagues - the day will be suitable for all.


    There will be a range of fun questions, challenges, puzzles, things to find and photo/video challenges to complete on the day that are suitable for all ages.


    Teams will need to be made up of 4-6 players (over 10 years old).  Under 10s can tag along with teams as extras for free!


    At least one adult should accompany teams if any members are under 16 years of age.

  • How do I register a Team?

    Registering a team is simple!


    Simply make up a team of between 4-6 people, register here, pay your entry fee and we'll reserve you a space!


    All the details you'll need for the day will be sent to you once you have registered your team.

  • Will there be Prizes?

    We will have trophies and prizes for the winning teams plus a few giveaways on the day too for those teams who excel and really get into the spirit of the day!


    Everyone who takes part will also receive a special 'Great St Albans Challenge' medal too!

  • What will I need to bring?

    All you'll need to take part is a fully charged mobile phone (iOS or Android).  We'll provide all the details and instructions you need ahead of the day.


    Plus, of course a sense of fun!

  • How far will I need to walk?

    The treasure hunt is a walking based event around the central area of St Albans.  


    You can do as much or as little as you want to but if you do everything, it'll probably be a stroll of  about 2-3 miles all around the centre of St Albans.

  • What time is the event?

    The event starts at 11.30am and you can rock up and start the treasure hunt anytime between 11.30am-12.30pm.


    On the day simply pop down to the cathedral, check in with our events team and then you can get going.


    The treasure hunt will take you approx 2.5 hours so there'll be plenty of time to stop for a coffee and lunch before heading back to the cathedral for the grand finale, results and presentations!


    The final results will be announced at a special presentation (with some surprises too!) at 3.15pm in the cathedral so make sure you are back there by 3.00pm to see how you did and claim your crown (if you win of course!) and collect your participants medals too.

  • What if I have less than 4 people or more than 6 people?

    Simple - find a couple of friends and invite them along too or split into two teams! 


    Teams should be made up of between 4-6 people - that could be a mix of family, friends or work colleagues.


    Youngsters under 10 can simply tag along for free as part of the team on the day.



  • How does it work on the day?

    Once you register your team you will be sent all the details. 


    It's a points-based game, not a race against the clock, so you can enjoy the game at your own pace. Take your time to enjoy the city stop for a cuppa and then join us back at the cathedral for a grand finale (and a few surprises too).  


    The game will have a rolling start between 11.30am - 12.30pm and once you start you will have 2.5 hours to complete the treasure hunt at your leisure.


    There will be a fun-packed wrap up presentation (with a few surprises too!) back at the cathedral at 3.15pm when the winners will be announced and you can collect your participant medals too.


    The event and final presentation will be finished by 4.00pm.

  • What if it's raining on the day?

    Rain or shine we'll be going ahead so just bring a brolly and a waterproof! :-) 


    We'll also have some challenges in the game that can be completed indoors too so we've got all bases covered!

  • How long does the Hunt Last?

    The treasure hunt last two and a half hours. 


    It's not a race and you'll just need to complete as many challenges as you can to earn as many points as possible.


    You'll have time to stop for a drink and sandwich if you want to as well!

  • Where is the money going?

    Every penny raised from this event will be going directly to the charity and we hope to announce on the day how much has been raised.


    The organisers are all generously donating their time and resources free of charge to support this event for which we are extemely grateful.  

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