Cambridgeshire Treasure and Scavenger Hunts

Whenever one thinks of Cambridge, it is usually in association with Oxford, and with the boat race in particular, however the city can be traced back further than is rival and it is equally well graced with high achievers. Whatever the past, in the present it is a perfect venue for a treasure hunt or scavenger hunt . Our treasure hunts will take you to the most popular parts of Cambridge, as well as some of the lesser known but equally fascinating, places.

This area of East Anglia has been settled since the late bronze age, there is archaeological evidence that a tribe was resident on Castle Hill during the Iron age. However, the main development took place when the Romans invaded Britain. Castle Hill was a logical place to establish a defensive force. It also marked the point where the Roman Road, the Via Devana, crossed the Cam. Roman remains can be seen all around the area.

Cambridge under the Anglo-Saxons declined but was revitalised by the arrival of the Vikings, who set up a trading settlement on the right bank of the river, now called the Quayside. The Normans gave Cambridge its Castle, back on the earlier settlement of Castle Hill. The university was established early in the 13th century by academics fleeing hostilities in Oxford, maybe that is the root cause of the competition between the two! The oldest surviving college is Peterhouse College, built towards the end of the 13th century, slightly later than the Oxford colleges.

With all this history, and its proximity to London, Cambridge is an ideal place for a treasure hunt. You may even find out about Hobson's choice whilst you are there ...

The Cambridge treasure hunt and scavenger hunts can be written with start and finish locations to suit your needs, on foot or by car within the city of Cambridge itself or the Cambridgeshire countryside; it will have factual, fun, hard, observation and silly clues..........there is a shopping list and a word quiz as well as photographs to take thus keeping all team members busy, and by using digital cameras we can also provide a lasting memory of your day. So don't delay, contact us now on 01773 766050 (quoting Hunt for Treasure) or email for details, no obligation, to find out how our treasure hunts can help with your team building, corporate entertainment or Stag/Hen event.

'Grab-a-Don' - A typical scene from one of our Cambridge treasure hunts ...