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Wanderlist - Oxford Treasure Hunt

The Folly, 1 Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4JU, GB

Rating: 4.5 ★ (2 ratings)

Details

Your Oxford adventure begins at the historic Folly Bridge, a site where oxen once crossed the Thames and which later saw the very origins of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" when Lewis Carroll first told the tale to Alice Liddell and her sisters during a boat trip starting from this spot. The bridge itself, reconstructed in the 1820s, carries centuries of stories within its stones, from the days of Friar Bacon's study, a 13th-century defensive tower, to the bustling present. Prepare to launch your Wanderlist treasure hunt from this iconic landmark, stepping into a real-world puzzle that will guide you through the city's charming streets and hidden corners. The Folly restaurant, your starting point, offers a perfect place to gather your wits before you embark on your quest.

As you set off from 1 Folly Bridge, you'll be tracing a path through a city renowned for its stunning architecture and scholarly past. This interactive experience encourages you to look closer, to notice the details often missed by those just passing through. Wanderlist turns Oxford into your personal playground, a large-scale escape room where clues lead you from one fascinating discovery to the next. You might find yourselves deciphering riddles near ancient colleges, exploring tranquil riverside paths, or uncovering secrets in bustling historic market areas. The journey is self-guided, allowing you to linger at spots that capture your imagination or perhaps pause for refreshment at one of the city's many inviting pubs and cafes.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Contact

+44 1865 803004

Comments

sarah L

19 Feb 2026

4.0 ★

It was a good concept to keep the kids engaged but there were a couple of things that could be improved on. My kids are 7 and 16 so it's difficult to find things they both like. The first debacle was when I went to pick up the map/info they made me pay for 4 maps and 4 hop on hop off tickets. The women clearly didnt sell these often so this was how another person told them to do it. Wasnt a huge deal except planning the cost. The beginning clues were great and inside the museum made everyone look at different areas but then it's like the ran out of places to make clues. I expected it to spread out over oxford but it probably should have just been a museum scavenger hunt. Something different we checked off our list.

P Balmond

1 Jan 2026

5.0 ★

Great fun and an excellent way to learn about Oxford via team games, keeps you moving, a high variety of activities in the treasure hunt.