This spooky treasure hunt begins with a Halloween story…….. The trick is to unravel the crypt – ic clues Then hunt down the answers to questions about some of the museum exhibits. The treat goes to the team to score the most points. Tickets are available to public Halloween hunts on 30th… More Halloween Treasure Hunt at the British Museum
For the Park Life Treasure Hunt all the clues were given as Haiku’s which led to items within Vauxhall parks. There was also a prize draw for a Haiku collection book by James Bran. The lucky winner was Kate O’Neill. For more information about Haiku, see the guest blog
On September 9 2015, the Queen will become the longest ever reigning monarch in British history. To mark the occassion Treasure Hunts in London are organising a Royalty-themed Treasure Hunt. For the Golden Jubilee of George III on October 25 1809, the monarch remained in seclusion at Windsor Castle. Very few of his subjects were able… More A Royal Themed Treasure Hunt
Elegant poetry, artistry with words conveys exquisite ideas One of the oldest forms of poetry is the Haiku. It consists of seventeen syllables arranged in three lines of five, seven and five. Other related Japanese literary forms are Haibun and Tanka. Haibun is a form that combines Haiku and prose and Tanka is a five… More Elegant poetry, artistry with words, conveys exquisite ideas
Alcohol Alcohol has been produced the world over for centuries. Wine was made by fermenting fruit, rice and honey since 7000 B.C, as indicated by wine jars from ancient China. In 4000 B.C. ancient Egypt considered beer as one of the foods of life and a dietary staple. In Britain from the 8th century ales, ciders and mead were… More Heritage chasers enjoy a shot of fun at the Museum of London
As part of the Nationwide celebration of Rights and LiberTeas Treasure Hunts in London is organising a politically themed treasure hunt to coincide with the celebration marking the 750 anniversary of the Simon de Montfort Parliament (1265) and the 800 anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta (1215). Tickets are available from http://www.scavengerhunts.london/elected-political-street-game.html and https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rights-and-liberteas-street-game-tickets-15700313059 for… More “Rights and LiberTeas Street Game”
As part of the Nationwide celebration of Rights and LiberTeas Treasure Hunts in London is organising a politically themed treasure hunt to coincide with the celebration marking the 750 anniversary of the Simon de Montfort Parliament (1265) and the 800 anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta (1215). Tickets are available from http://www.scavengerhunts.london/elected-political-street-game.html and https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rights-and-liberteas-street-game-tickets-15700313059 for… More Celebrate Britains Rights and Liberties on Sunday 14th June 2015.
Montana Museum of Art & Culture In March the Montana Museum of Art & Culture held a treasure hunt to engage kids with art. Why use a treasure hunt? Museum docents are quoted in Dillon Kato’s report as saying:- “We really want kids and families to engage with the pieces more.” Anne Bertsche “The vision is that families… More Using Treasure hunts to engage kids with art
Treasure Hunts in London is organising a politically themed treasure hunt to coincide with the celebration marking the 750 anniversary of the Simon de Montfort Parliament (1265) and the 800 anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta (1215)… More Join the Celebration of Britains Rights and Liberties with the “Rights and LiberTeas Street Game”
Public Art Trails There have been a number of public art trials taking place over recent years. Bears The NSPCC, visitlondon.com and STUDIOCANAL collaborated with Barclaycard to organise the Paddington Trail over the festive season in London in 2014. The trail was formed of 50 individually-designed Paddington Bear and ran from 4th November until 30th December 2014. The… More Art on the Street : Buses, Benches and Bears – Part 3