How you get around
See whether the route is designed to be explored on foot or whether the day takes you further afield by car.
About MysteryPicnic.co.uk
Taking some of the ‘mystery’ out of Mystery Picnics
Without spoiling the fun.
A Mystery Picnic is supposed to contain a few surprises. That is rather the point. But before you spend money on one, there are some things you probably do want to know.
What we do
Enough information to choose, not enough to ruin it
The location guides are designed to tell you about the experience and the place, while leaving the actual adventure for the day itself.
You can find out whether a Mystery Picnic is walkable or explored by car, when it is available, approximately how long it takes and which options are available for couples, groups and families.
You can also get a feel for the area you will be exploring, whether that means wandering through colourful city streets, discovering an old market town or heading out along country roads.
What you will not find are the answers to the clues, a list of your food stops or directions to your final picnic spot.
Some things are better left as a mystery.
Who it suits
Compare options for couples, friends and families before deciding which version fits the people you are bringing.
When you can go
Check availability by location so you know which days the experience normally runs before making plans.
What the area feels like
Get a sense of the streets, scenery and atmosphere without revealing the places your clues will actually send you.
Why a whole website about picnics?
Because they are not really just picnics
The food is definitely part of the fun, but the day is also about solving, exploring and spending real time together.
Solve the clues
Work together to figure out where the next part of the day will take you.
Explore somewhere
Notice the streets, shops, buildings and corners you might otherwise have walked straight past.
Collect your picnic
Pick up different parts of your food as you go rather than sitting down to the whole meal at one stop.
Enjoy the time together
Eventually the clues lead you to the final spot, where you can unpack what you have collected and slow down.
Find the right one
Not every Mystery Picnic is the same
A Mystery Picnic through the streets of Manchester's Northern Quarter is going to feel rather different from one that takes you driving through the Cotswolds.
Locations can also differ in availability, how you get around and price, so it is worth comparing a few before deciding which one suits your day.
Each location guide looks at the character of the place as well as the practical details of the experience. You might be looking for a romantic day out, something different to do with friends, an activity for the family or simply an excuse to explore somewhere you have never properly visited before.
There is no single best Mystery Picnic. There is probably one that suits your day better than the others.
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And remember
Our voucher provider ensures there is a little flexibility built in
Handy for gifts, surprise dates and the occasional diary that refuses to cooperate.
12-month validity
Plenty of time to choose when to go
Free exchange
Swap to another experience through the voucher provider
30-day refund
Extra reassurance when you buy
Choice of location
Pick the place that suits your day
How booking works
Find it here, book it with the experience provider
MysteryPicnic.co.uk helps you research and choose your Mystery Picnic, but does not operate the experiences itself.
Explore here
Compare locations, picnic options and the practical details of the experience.
Choose your Mystery Picnic
Find the location and version that suits the people you are bringing.
Complete your purchase
Follow the purchase link to the experience provider, who handles payment, your voucher and the arrangements for booking your day.
So what does MysteryPicnic.co.uk handle? The research, comparisons and location guides that help you decide where you want to go and which picnic you want to choose. The experience provider takes it from there.
What happens on the day?
That part stays mysterious
Once your experience is booked, follow the information from the experience provider, work through the clues, collect your picnic and see where the day takes you.
We could tell you more. But that rather defeats the purpose.