Manchester Wizard's Spellbook Treasure Trail
Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Are you looking for a fun and immersive family day out in Manchester? The Wizard’s Spellbook Treasure Hunt is an exciting, self-guided treasure hunt through the city with a magical twist.
You can choose either a printed booklet sent by post, or, for the first time you can use the brand new for 2023 Treasure Trails App, for instant access to an interactive adventure!
The story goes that the wicked witch, Abby Cadabra, has cast a terrible curse, promising years of never-ending rain across Manchester. Can you, explorers, locate the magic spellbook, break the curse and bring the sun back to the city?!
• Instant access to adventure with the brand new App
• An exciting way to explore somewhere new
• Fun for adults as well as kids, work together to solve the clues
• Enjoy the magical twists and turns as you hunt for the hidden treasure
• From the UKs leading provider of treasure hunts
• Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
• All for under £10!
The UK's Original Treasure Hunt Company
Celebrating 20 Years of Treasure, Treasure Trails have written over 1,200 Trails across the UK and entertained over 3M people. Rated Excellent on Trust Pilot, Facebook, Trip Advisor and any other review platform, there is a reason as to why oonce people do a Trail, they come back for more (and in some cases over 200 more!!)
Digital Detox - Traditional Values at its finest
Whilst you can access our Trails via the Treasure Trails App, most people choose to download and print the Trails themselves (or have them posted). Step away from technology, all gather around and work together as a family whilst getting some fresh air and exercise. Remember the kind of games and fun we had as kids?
Instant access and self-guided
You can have the Trail in your hands within 3 minutes. Choose either a PDF file to print at home, or use the Trail with our free App.
The Trail is self-guided, so you can do it any day you like, any time you like, and at your own pace.
Opening Times
- Monday, Open 24 hours
- Tuesday, Open 24 hours
- Wednesday, Open 24 hours
- Thursday, Open 24 hours
- Friday, Open 24 hours
- Saturday, Open 24 hours
- Sunday, Open 24 hours
The Trails can be enjoyed on any day, at any time, the only limitation is daylight.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : Free
- Adult (17-18+) : £9.99
£9.99 for the whole family! You only need to purchase one booklet per group.
Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Contact Details
The Albert Memorial , Albert Square
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 5DB
England
This is the start location of the Trail. Follow the 2 mile route around Manchester whilst solving the sneaky clues.
Tel: 01872263692
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Last Updated: 09:36 31/05/2025
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