City trailLiverpool, United Kingdom

Liverpool scavenger hunt for kids and families

Liverpool's waterfront does a lot of work in a short distance: docks, ferries, two cathedrals and the mythical birds on top of the Liver Building. This is a self-guided trail of eight finds along the front and up into the city, checked as you go.

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Finds
8
Ages
4–14
Plan
With Pro
App languages
8
Where
Waterfront and centre
Booking
None

snap it and it counts

How the hunt works

  1. Go to the stop

    Each stop has a zone around it, so it only counts when you're really there.

  2. Snap it

    Take a photo and the app checks it shows the right thing.

  3. Collect the set

    Tick off every stop at your own pace. Stop for food whenever you like; your progress is saved.

Nobody can tick off the Royal Liver Building from a café two streets away, which is exactly why children take it seriously.

Adventures

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This example plays the Bath trail.
What happens in this example
  1. The trails list, with a colour for each kind of trail. Filter it, or open the Bath city trail.
  2. The Bath in Honey Stone trail: 8 stops, with Pro. The first stop, the Roman Baths, says you're in the zone.
  3. The stop: a drawn map shows you're here, with a hint about what to look for.
  4. Snap it and the app checks the photo.
  5. Found! Stop 1 of 8 is done. Bath Abbey is next, and that's the end of this example.

what you'll find

The Liverpool trail

8 stops to find. Here they are.

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Liverpool Waterfront

The docks, the Liver Birds and a very famous cellar.

  1. Stop 1: The Royal Liver BuildingThe clock-towered building on the waterfront, with a Liver Bird on each tower.
  2. Stop 2: Royal Albert DockRed-brick warehouses around enclosed dock water, with fat iron columns along the front.
  3. Stop 3: A Liver BirdThe city's mythical bird. On the towers, but also on lampposts, gates, badges and shirts.
  4. Stop 4: Liverpool CathedralThe enormous sandstone cathedral on the hill, the largest in Britain.
  5. Stop 5: Mathew StreetThe narrow street of music bars, home of the Cavern Club. The street sign counts.
  6. Stop 6: The MerseyThe river, or a ferry crossing it.
  7. Stop 7: Something about the BeatlesA statue, a mural, a shop window, a street name. There is no shortage.
  8. Stop 8: A ship or a craneAny vessel on the water or dock machinery. It is a port, so both are everywhere near the front.

good questions

Questions parents ask

How much does the Liverpool scavenger hunt cost?

The Scavvi app and its daily hunt are free. City trails come with Scavvi Pro, £2.99 a month or £19.99 a year, cancel any time in the App Store or Google Play. No booking is needed.

How long does it take?

The waterfront finds cluster tightly, so an hour covers most of it. The cathedral is a walk uphill from the docks and adds a fair bit.

Is the waterfront good for children?

The Albert Dock area is pedestrianised and popular with families, with museums right there if the weather turns. There is open dock water, so younger children need watching.

What is a Liver Bird?

The mythical bird on Liverpool's coat of arms. Two large copper ones sit on the Liver Building towers, and once you start looking you will find them all over the city.

What ages does it suit?

Four to fourteen. Ships, cranes and ferries are excellent for young children, and hunting Liver Birds works for any age.

Playing in Liverpool?

The app and its daily hunt are free. City trails come with Scavvi Pro. Download it before you go and the trail will be waiting when you get there.

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