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Liverpool: Waterfront & Historic Docks

  • Time180 min
  • Stops12
  • Difficultymedium
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Before you set off

Suggested area
Liverpool. See the map below for the suggested area to gather before you play.
Be comfortable

Adventure is much more fun when your feet aren’t staging a protest. Wear comfy shoes, dress for the weather and check the forecast before you head out.

If it’s warm, take some water. If rain looks likely, bring something waterproof. Come prepared for exploring, wandering and the occasional unexpected detour.

Bring your phone

Your phone is your guide, puzzle master and key to adventure. Make sure it’s fully charged before you set off. A power bank is a good idea for longer adventures, and keep an eye on your battery as you go.

You’ll play in the PuzzleDuck app. Have a connection available to open the hunt and sync your progress.

Look up, watch where you’re walking and stay aware of roads, other people and everything happening around you.

Accessibility

At PuzzleDuck, we are committed to making our Digital Treasure Hunts as accessible and inclusive as possible. When designing our experiences, we carefully consider route planning, terrain, accessibility, and the needs of a wide range of participants. Wherever practical, we aim to avoid unnecessary barriers and provide enjoyable experiences that can be accessed by as many people as possible. However, our hunts take place in public spaces that are managed by local authorities, businesses and other organisations. As a result, circumstances beyond our control may affect accessibility on the day of your visit. Temporary roadworks, building works, public events, maintenance, diversions, changes to pedestrian routes, lift or ramp closures, restricted access, or other unforeseen circumstances may mean that parts of a route are temporarily inaccessible. While we regularly review and update our hunts, we cannot guarantee that every location will remain fully accessible at all times. We recommend allowing extra time for your adventure and, where necessary, choosing an alternative route around any temporary obstruction. Our app is designed so that, in most cases, participants can continue their adventure even if a particular location cannot be reached exactly as planned. If you have specific accessibility requirements or would like advice before purchasing a hunt, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the most suitable options. We also welcome feedback from participants, as it helps us continually improve the accessibility and inclusivity of future PuzzleDuck experiences.

We want as many people as possible to enjoy a PuzzleDuck adventure. Real towns and cities can change: roadworks, events, closed ramps or lifts and other temporary obstacles may affect access.

If you encounter a barrier, use a safe, suitable alternative where possible and contact us if you need help. If you have particular accessibility needs, get in touch before buying so we can help you choose a hunt. Please also tell us about anything we could improve.

About this hunt

Liverpool’s waterfront is famous around the world. But how much of it have you actually noticed?

This self-guided Digital Treasure Hunt takes you on an adventure through one of the most exciting parts of the city, where enormous ships once sailed, millions of passengers began new lives and Liverpool built its reputation as one of the world’s great ports.

But there’s much more hiding here than ships and docks.

As you explore, you’ll uncover heroic stories, magnificent buildings, unusual sculptures, hidden symbols, wartime secrets and ingenious pieces of engineering that thousands of people walk past every day.

You’ll discover how Liverpool kept ships moving safely through one of the world’s busiest ports, search for clues amongst some of the city’s most famous architecture and uncover stories of bravery, travel, music and the people who helped shape the city.

Along the way, PuzzleDuck will challenge you with puzzles, riddles, observation challenges and creative team tasks. You'll need sharp eyes, good teamwork and a willingness to look at Liverpool a little differently.

And because this is Liverpool, you can expect a little music history to find its way into the adventure too.

No tour guide. No boring lectures. Just you, your phone and a city packed with secrets waiting to be discovered.

The waterfront has plenty of stories to tell. Let’s see how many you can unlock.

Your first hunt?

  1. 1

    Choose your hunt pass

    Choose how many people are playing, check the total and complete your order.

  2. 2

    Check your email

    Your receipt includes instructions for accessing your hunt. Follow any account setup or email verification steps to claim it.

  3. 3

    Find your hunt in the app

    Install PuzzleDuck and sign in with the email used for your order. Find your purchased hunt and read its starting instructions before setting off.

Get the app before you set off

Install the app before setting off, then use the email linked to your hunt.

Your play space

A little preview of where you’ll explore.

Liverpool
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Explore within this area. Discover the stops as you play.

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