Yorkshire is bursting with secrets…its cobbled streets and beautiful landmarks hiding stories that you wouldn’t believe. 

Are you ready to unravel the historic mysteries? With Mystery Guides’ treasure hunts in hand, you’ll have the perfect tools to discover these fascinating secrets for yourself. 

Here’s a little sneak peek at three Yorkshire cities and the mysteries that they’re hiding... Which Yorkshire Mystery Guides city tour will you take on first?

Treasure Hunt No.1 Leeds The Mystery of Houdini’s Golden Handcuffs 

When Harry Houdini arrived in Leeds to perform a dangerous escape in 1911, disaster struck. Moments before he was due to go on stage, his solid gold handcuffs vanished. Rumour has it that they’re still hidden somewhere in the city, just waiting for a daring investigator to track them down…

Using your Leeds Mystery Guide, you’ll embark on a self guided city tour, taking in spectacular sites like Leeds Corn Exchange, Victoria Square, and Leeds Cathedral along the way. 

Along the way, you’ll solve cryptic treasure hunt clues and uncover fascinating hidden secrets tied to this intriguing tale. And yes, two historic taverns are perfectly placed for a refreshment stop! 

The Leeds Mystery Guides treasure hunt is an ideal  group activity for families, friends, or even first-time treasure hunters. Will you crack the case? 

Start your Leeds treasure adventure 

Treasure Hunt No. 2 York: The Mystery of the Gunpowder Snitch 

York’s history is explosive - quite literally! Mere moments before Guy Fawkes lit the fuse for his infamous Gunpowder Plot, an anonymous letter tipped off the authorities. But who was the traitor who wrote the letter… and why? 

Your York Mystery Guide leads you on an amazing self guided city tour through iconic locations like The Shambles, York Minster, and The City Walls. 

The Mystery Guides York treasure hunt combines amazing history with interactive problem-solving, making it a favourite for both visitors and locals.

Solve the Gunpowder mystery in York 

Treasure Hunt No.3 Sheffield – The Mystery of the Golden Flamingo Club

Sheffield, the land of steel and secrets… is home to another baffling tale. 
Sheffield’s exotic bird collectors once competed for an annual prize–a solid-gold flamingo. But in 1882, this coveted trophy mysteriously vanished without a trace…

Follow your Sheffield Mystery Guides treasure trail through the city hotspots like Paradise Square, The Peace Gardens, and The Crucible. The 3.25-kilometer treasure trail offers plenty of treasure hunt clues to crack and twists to uncover. 

Whether you’re looking to channel your inner detective or simply looking for a unique group activity adventure, Sheffield’s Golden Flamingo story is bound to thrill!

Begin your Sheffield treasure hunt

 Which Yorkshire Treasure Hunt Adventure Will You Begin With? 

Leeds, York, or Sheffield - each of these Yorkshire cities holds their own historical secrets and treasures that are just waiting to be uncovered with Mystery Guides.

Whether you’re drawn to Houdini’s golden handcuffs, conspiracies in York, or Sheffield’s missing Flamingo trophy, one thing’s for sure, you’re in for an unforgettable day!

Grab your Mystery Guides treasure hunt, your trusty team, and get ready to unlock Yorkshire’s best-kept secrets.

Get your Mystery Guide now and start the adventure!