Top Manchester Fun & Games

The Best Way to Discover Manchester: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at Albert Square or a stroll through St. Peter’s Square and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: National Football Museum, Manchester Cathedral, Royal Exchange Theatre, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Art Gallery, St. Peter’s Square, Town Hall, Albert Square, John Rylands Research Institute, and the Science and Industry Gallery.

Whether you’re visiting Manchester for its musical heritage or its footballing legacy, this walking tour will fill you in on all the juicy secrets the city has to share. See famous streets and sets from TV and film on your way to visit places of historical importance—from women’s rights to ending slavery. If you’re into football, learn about how Manchester began the Premier League, and if you’re more of a music fan, see where live acts started out.

This is an excellent choice for travelers with limited time. Go on a whistle-stop walking tour of Manchester’s main attractions such as Piccadilly Gardens, Chinatown, the Vimto Sculpture, the Alan Turing Memorial, the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Cathedral, and much more. Exploring the city with a guide means you won’t have to worry about getting lost, and you’ll hear entertaining stories along the way.

- You’re part of the story – this isn’t just a treasure hunt, it’s - Manchester’s most immersive outdoor escape experience. - Self-guided and flexible – go at your own pace or race against the clock. - Designed for thinkers and doers – smart puzzles for all levels, woven into the city around you. - Better than your average scavenger hunt – every step reveals a clue, and every clue gets you closer to the truth. Extra info - Each player receives a unique link to access the game ahead of your booking date. We recommend each player experience the Hunt on their own device while working together in your team - You can break anytime and we provide recommendations within the game area - This Hunt is brilliant for friends, colleagues, dates and families (13+)

Created by filmmakers with a love of puzzles, cinema and adventure, and based in an atmospheric Victorian cotton mill in Bredbury, this escape room is a perfect alternative day out for families, friends, couples, parties, stag dos, hen dos, groups and work colleagues alike. Be the star in your very own movie, feel the atmosphere and live the moviESCAPE experience!

Food Escapes are for people who want a unique experience in the city. A lot of walking tours or food tours can feel like you're being shown around but a Food Escape will feel like you are discovering the city for yourself in a novel way, with your choices shaping the route you take as the game unfolds. You'll have easier and harder challenges along the way, all the satisfaction of cracking each clue, and the reward of great food waiting when you get there. Food Escapes was built by locals for locals, to explore and eat in their own city in a way they never otherwise would have seen, but is ideal for any visitors to the city who are food lovers too who want something more memorable than another table booking or generic activity. With eight themed Food Escapes now live in Manchester, each one has its own flavour, mood and route, so guests can come back for something completely different every time.

Go behind the scenes at Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City Football Club, on this guided tour. Interact with Pep Guardiola in the press room using state-of-the-art technology, walk out of the players' tunnel, see the home team dressing room, sit in the manager's seat in the dugouts, and other sites that are off-limits to the public. You also watch a thrilling audio-visual show to immerse yourself in the City story.

Test your skills in a thrilling, movie-themed escape room set inside a haunting Victorian cotton mill in Manchester. Grab your friends and tackle a series of brain-teasing puzzles and clues as you race against the clock to uncover who the murderer was. Created by filmmakers, this life-like experience is great fun for large groups and perfect for birthdays, stag dos, or special occasions. Choose from various timings to suit your schedule.

Food Escapes are for people who want a unique experience in the city. A lot of walking tours or food tours can feel like you're being shown around but a Food Escape will feel like you are discovering the city for yourself in a novel way, with your choices shaping the route you take as the game unfolds. You'll have easier and harder challenges along the way, all the satisfaction of cracking each clue, and the reward of great food waiting when you get there. Food Escapes was built by locals for locals, to explore and eat in their own city in a way they never otherwise would have seen, but is ideal for any visitors to the city who are food lovers too who want something more memorable than another table booking or generic activity. With eight themed Food Escapes now live in Manchester, each one has its own flavour, mood and route, so guests can come back for something completely different every time.

If you love the freedom of independent travel but don’t fancy driving 4.5 hours or more over unfamiliar roads, then this affordable day trip by comfortable Mercedes mini-coach is perfect for you. Enjoy stops at Conwy, famed for its 13th-century castle, Chester, with its Roman ruins and historic cathedral, and Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to beautiful Snowdonia National Park: you choose what to do.

Save yourself four hours or more of left-side driving and enjoy all the benefits of an expert guide with this great-value North Wales sightseeing tour. See highlights including the pretty seaside town of Llandudno, historic Conwy Castle (entrance at own expense), Swallow Falls, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, and cute little Betws-y-Coed, the area’s fairytale capital. Hidden roads and routes make Snowdonia National Park even more beautiful than you’d expect.

Zombie Scavengers tests your ability to survive after a Zombie Apocalypse. The game leads you through the city, where you will have 60 minutes to collect survival items for your colony. The Setting: Small colonies of the living are doing all they can to survive. You and your team have been tasked with scavenging for survival supplies for your colony. You’ll only have 60 minutes to figure out which items you'll need and find as many items on the list as you can. Your Mission: With 1 hour and your team of up to 10 people, you will use your smartphone to search the area for much needed food, supplies, and shelter. Along the way, you will be asked to do some challenges or answer some trivia questions. The goal is to score at least 4000 points in 1 hour in order to survive the zombie apocalypse! PS. Our game is family friendly, no actual zombies are involved in the scavenger hunt.

Walk around Manchester while trying to survive the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Scavengers! On an app, you'll be given a list of items to find (in any order you choose) to help you survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items, as well as completing some zombie themed challenges. Figure out the best game plan to get the most points in order to survive. A remote host will chat with you during the game if you have any questions. Prove you can survive the zombie apocalypse in Manchester for bragging rights with all your friends!

Step into a world where gaming meets reality at Chaos Karts, the ultimate go-karting experience. Challenge your friends on immersive themed circuits that transport you through futuristic landscapes while navigating virtual obstacles and utilizing power-ups. This isn’t just go-karting; it's like racing through your favorite video game. With state-of-the-art projection technology, every twist and turn feels fresh and exciting as you aim for the top of the leaderboard, making it the perfect activity for birthdays, team-building events, or just a fun day out.

Set off on an unforgettable adventure in Manchester! Trace the city’s Roman origins, snap selfies in Trinity Square, and uncover the stories behind its remarkable historic buildings. Discover groundbreaking science at University of Manchester—where the atom was first split—gaze up at the 47-storey Beetham Tower, and explore the city’s links to the birthplace of vegetarianism. Dive into Manchester’s legendary music scene, visit the historic Theatre Royal, and pause to reflect at moving war memorials. Your journey concludes at the inspiring People's History Museum. Ready to explore?

Manchester becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Manchester Town Hall, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Cathedral and John Rylands Library. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Manchester.

Want to spend a fun and nice time with family or friends? Going out and discovering a city while playing? Play an Urban Escape Game, walk around and let yourself be guided by the mobile application which will lead you to the different points of interest where you will have to solve puzzles and / or carry out missions! In a team of up to 6 people, you will only need your smartphone to embark on the adventure. Explore differently: play an urban Escape Game!

Explore Manchester and avoid the crowds on this self-guided tour and treasure hunt. Using GPS, you will find some of Manchester’s hidden secrets, solving riddles and gathering clues as you travel the city. Collect points when you find each hidden location and beat the challenges set by the tour guide app. This tour is child friendly and private—you are in control of your experience.

Are you game for a unique outdoor activity in Manchester? Keen to discover some of Manchester's quirkier locations? From red-brick streets to the old canals of Castlefield, a mystery is waiting to be cracked. The keys to your uncle’s inheritance, locked behind hidden routes. We provide the perfect activity for a team social, entertainment for teens on school holidays, hen/stag do or birthday gatherings with friends. Your uncle has died in mysterious circumstances, leaving his estate to you, but only if you can solve a series of brain teasers. Along the way, you’ll meet various virtual characters from his past and discover that there was more to your uncle than meets the eye. Can you decode his puzzles before time runs out? 5* reviews on Tripadvisor and awarded TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Featured in The Guardian, Londonist and Timeout

Food Escapes are for people who want a unique experience in the city. A lot of walking tours or food tours can feel like you're being shown around but a Food Escape will feel like you are discovering the city for yourself in a novel way, with your choices shaping the route you take as the game unfolds. You'll have easier and harder challenges along the way, all the satisfaction of cracking each clue, and the reward of great food waiting when you get there. Food Escapes was built by locals for locals, to explore and eat in their own city in a way they never otherwise would have seen, but is ideal for any visitors to the city who are food lovers too who want something more memorable than another table booking or generic activity. With eight themed Food Escapes now live in Manchester, each one has its own flavour, mood and route, so guests can come back for something completely different every time.

Turning the Streets of Manchester Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to see Manchester! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail finding clues, solving puzzles, and completing challenges, earning points along the way. Discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there is no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break, or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Add up to 5 people to your Quest for one price. Instant access with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

Manchester invented the industrial revolution and the modern football club — it also has a library from 1421 and a church older than both. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Manchester on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Solve clues at the National Football Museum, Chetham's Library, and St Mary's RC Church — sport, scholarship, and faith woven into one city • Walk through Manchester on your own terms, no guide and no fixed start time • Great for football fans, history buffs, families, and first-time visitors Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Even if you don't care about football, Chetham's Library will change your mind about Manchester.

Getting to and around the Lake District from Manchester means relying on hiring cars or relying on public transport. Skip the effort with a full-day trip that makes things easy thanks to round-trip transport. Explore the region’s highlights and under-the-radar spots thanks to the local knowledge of your guide. In Bowness-on-Windermere, you have the option to take a cruise (own expense) across England's longest lake, then explore the pretty town of Ambleside, and visit Grasmere, known for delicious gingerbread.