Black Cat Treasure Hunts News and Views

One of the questions I'm asked most often is: "What sort of groups book a Black Cat Treasure Hunt?" After the year I've had so far, my honest answer is simple: There is no typical Black Cat customer. In 2026 I've welcomed everyone from university groups and international students to large companies, hen parties, business clubs, families and birthday celebrations. I've hosted groups from acro....

Christmas Treasure Hunts in Brighton, Sussex and London.
A Different Way to Celebrate This December. The Christmas season can be a strange balancing act. For businesses, it's often a chance to thank colleagues for a busy year before everyone disappears for a well-earned break. For families, it's an opportunity to bring together different generations who rarely spend enough time together. ....

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Book Your Hen Party Treasure Hunt for 2027 Planning a hen party should be exciting, not stressful. Yet with so many activities available, it can be difficult to find something that's fun, memorable and suitable for everyone in the group. If you're already planning ahead for a 2027 celebration, a personalised hen party treasure hunt could be exactly what you're lo....

September has a very particular energy. The holidays are over, inboxes are full again, and teams return with a mix of motivation, mild chaos, and the need to reconnect. It is the moment when companies realise that everyone needs to get back in sync. That is exactly why September is one of the most effective months for team building, and why a Brighton treasure hunt is the ideal way to switch your ....

April might mark the start of Treasure Hunt Season… but with May the Fourth just around the corner, things are about to get galactic. This month kicked off with one of my favourite themed treasure hunts yet: a hen party where the entire group arrived dressed as Stormtroopers, while the bride-to-be channelled full Princess Leia energy. Brighton shoppers didn’t know whether ....

April always feels like a turning point in Brighton — longer days, lighter evenings, and that first real hint that summer is on the way. For Black Cat Treasure Hunts, it also marks something else entirely: the official start of Treasure Hunt Season. And this year, it’s arrived with a bang. Across just four days — from this Friday to next Monday — I’m running six....

By Tim Carter (Owner at Black Cat Treasure Hunts) 

I asked AI to come up with a word cloud that related to my treasure hunt website and the key features I am trying to get across. It was interesting to see which words and phrases made the cut. I give my opinion on what it got right and wrong or what maybe I need to change to help it to get it 100% right! If you are interested in b....

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of designing treasure hunts for teams, hen parties, couples, families, and groups looking for something a little different in Brighton. Every hunt is handcrafted, every route is tested, and every clue is designed to spark a moment — a laugh, a discovery, a bit of friendly competition, or a shared “aha!” moment. Rather than tell y....

Most companies know the standard reasons for booking a team building activity: improving communication, boosting morale, encouraging collaboration. All good — but hardly surprising. What is surprising is just how many lesser known, slightly quirky, and occasionally brilliant reasons there are to run a team building treasure hunt with Black Cat Treasure Hunts. If you’re looking f....

By Tim Carter (Founder of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)

I love writing team building treasure hunts, and with a recent enquiry ringing in literally a minute ago, it seems fate has dictated that I should write a little story for you to give you more of an explanation as to what to expect.

A Day in the Life of a Team on a Brighton Treasure Hunt  Picture this: it&rsq....