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Liverpool: Old Town & Commercial Quarter

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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

We want everyone to enjoy our treasure hunts, so we always do our best to choose locations that are as accessible and inclusive as possible. Wherever we can, routes are planned to avoid unnecessary obstacles and to make the experience suitable for the widest range of participants. However, our hunts take place in real towns and cities, and some locations are beyond our control. Historic buildings, uneven surfaces, temporary roadworks, public events, maintenance work or other unforeseen circumstances may occasionally make a location difficult or impossible to access. While we regularly review our routes and update them where possible, we cannot guarantee that every location will be fully accessible at all times.

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

Grand buildings, ancient streets and secrets hiding in plain sight…

Explore the historic heart of Liverpool, tucked just behind the waterfront, on an app-guided treasure hunt through atmospheric streets, impressive squares and quiet corners. This is where the city’s early roots meet the imposing architecture of its trading past—and there’s plenty to discover between the two.

Follow your curiosity through a neighbourhood shaped by merchants, maritime connections and centuries of change. Along the way, encounter royal tributes, reminders of seafaring life and elaborate buildings designed to make a big impression. But don’t let the grand surroundings distract you: sometimes the smallest detail holds the answer.

Look up at carved decorations, examine inscriptions and put your heads together as puzzles encourage you to see these streets differently. There’s more to this part of Liverpool than busy offices and handsome façades!

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local who thinks they know every corner, gather your favourite people and uncover the character of the city’s old commercial heart.

The streets have stories. Have you got an eye for their secrets?

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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