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Why People Choose Black Cat Treasure Hunts: Real Stories From Teams, Hens, Birthdays & Bespoke Adventures in Brighton
Thu Jan 29 2026
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 ....
6 Unusual Reasons to Have a Team Building Treasure Hunt with Black Cat Treasure Hunts
Tue Jan 20 2026
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 kno....
Brighton Team Building Treasure Hunts | A Black Cat Adventure
Tue Jan 20 2026
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....
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....
Treasure Hunts Questions and Answers. From Hen Parties to Team building and Black Cat`s Favourites.
Wed Nov 19 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner at Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
With 2026 just around the corner, here is a questions and answers blog on treasure hunts to help you whilst you consider a booking for an event for next year. Here are some useful....
With 2026 just around the corner, here is a questions and answers blog on treasure hunts to help you whilst you consider a booking for an event for next year. Here are some useful....
Treasure hunts awards for 2025. An inspiration for your treasure hunt in 2026.
Mon Nov 3 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
November is the time of year for my treasure hunt awards 2025. It`s a lot of fun to review the treasure hunts that made the most impact on me this year and to give you some ideas ....
November is the time of year for my treasure hunt awards 2025. It`s a lot of fun to review the treasure hunts that made the most impact on me this year and to give you some ideas ....
Treasure hunt inspiration for 2026. From themes to inter-business challenges.
Fri Oct 31 2025
By Tim Carter (Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
As the clocks have just gone back this weekend (I kind of forgot but in a good way!)it feels like Autumn has properly begun and Winter will follow close behind. It`s time to look forward t....
As the clocks have just gone back this weekend (I kind of forgot but in a good way!)it feels like Autumn has properly begun and Winter will follow close behind. It`s time to look forward t....
What is your holiday must do list? How a Black Cat treasure hunt can help you in Sussex
Tue Oct 14 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
This time last year, I wrote a treasure hunt blog comparing the treasure hunt possibilities in Split, where I had just taken a short holiday, to my treasure hunts in Sussex where ....
This time last year, I wrote a treasure hunt blog comparing the treasure hunt possibilities in Split, where I had just taken a short holiday, to my treasure hunts in Sussex where ....
Treasure Hunt Challenges. Ideal for Team Building and Hen Party Treasure Hunts.
Sun Oct 5 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
One of the most popular aspects of personalised Black Cat treasure hunts are the photo/video clip challenges. These are an opportunity for me to either link in to a supplied ....
One of the most popular aspects of personalised Black Cat treasure hunts are the photo/video clip challenges. These are an opportunity for me to either link in to a supplied ....
Team Building and Language School Treasure Hunts. A European visitors guide.
Fri Oct 10 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
One of the features of this Summer/Autumn`s team building treasure hunts and Language school treasure hunts have been the distinct European feel to them. For starters th....
One of the features of this Summer/Autumn`s team building treasure hunts and Language school treasure hunts have been the distinct European feel to them. For starters th....
Time to Book a Team Building Treasure Hunt.
Fri May 2 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
I see May as the perfect time to be considering team building treasure hunts or summer party treasure hunts. If January sees a flurry of hen party treasure hunt enquiries followin....
I see May as the perfect time to be considering team building treasure hunts or summer party treasure hunts. If January sees a flurry of hen party treasure hunt enquiries followin....
Scavenger Hunts or Treasure Hunts. The Differences Explained.
Wed Apr 2 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
A lot of people use the terms treasure hunt and scavenger hunt interchangeably. However, I think there are a couple of significant differences between the two and this blog will s....
A lot of people use the terms treasure hunt and scavenger hunt interchangeably. However, I think there are a couple of significant differences between the two and this blog will s....
A Chichester Treasure Hunt. How it was Compiled.
Thu Mar 20 2025
By Tim Carter (owner at Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
I am often asked how I put together a treasure hunt and what I look out for when compiling one. Chichester is an ideal example of a place that almost dictates its own perfect ro....
I am often asked how I put together a treasure hunt and what I look out for when compiling one. Chichester is an ideal example of a place that almost dictates its own perfect ro....
Things to do in Brighton. An Alternative Day Out by Black Cat Treasure Hunts.
Fri Nov 7 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
There are lots of articles on things to do in Brighton, although many of them will naturally focus on the `classic` attractions of the city. The Royal Pavilion, the beach, th....
There are lots of articles on things to do in Brighton, although many of them will naturally focus on the `classic` attractions of the city. The Royal Pavilion, the beach, th....
Brighton Team Building. Time to Add a Treasure Hunt Too.
Mon Dec 8 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Deciding on an activity and format for a Brighton team building day can be a challenge in itself. For a company on a workday, out of the office, it may be they are looking for an ....
Deciding on an activity and format for a Brighton team building day can be a challenge in itself. For a company on a workday, out of the office, it may be they are looking for an ....
Personalised Treasure Hunts. The Choice is Yours.
Tue Feb 25 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
I am often asked where I write personalised treasure hunts and what are some of the interesting features of places I have been to. It is true that a lot of people have not v....
I am often asked where I write personalised treasure hunts and what are some of the interesting features of places I have been to. It is true that a lot of people have not v....
The Future of Treasure Hunts. Treasure Hunt Trends in 2025.
Fri Oct 24 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
2025 is underway and todays blog looks at the future of treasure hunts. What are the treasure hunt trends and what can you expect from a Black Cat treasure hunt?
The first ....
2025 is underway and todays blog looks at the future of treasure hunts. What are the treasure hunt trends and what can you expect from a Black Cat treasure hunt?
The first ....
Time Travel and Treasure Hunt Talk. A Guest Blog on the Future or Past of Treasure Hunts.
Tue Feb 25 2025
Introduction by Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Last week I was happy to announce that I was writing my 200th blog. Almost as soon as I had released this joyful news, I realised that I had asked top author, Ian Hor....
Last week I was happy to announce that I was writing my 200th blog. Almost as soon as I had released this joyful news, I realised that I had asked top author, Ian Hor....
Black Cat`s 200th Treasure Hunt Blog. Time for a Treasure Hunt Q&A!
Thu Nov 7 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
This is Black Cat Treasure Hunt`s 200th blog since it came into existence in 2012! As such, Black Cat (that`s me...Tim), has decided it was an appropriate time for a Q&A on ev....
This is Black Cat Treasure Hunt`s 200th blog since it came into existence in 2012! As such, Black Cat (that`s me...Tim), has decided it was an appropriate time for a Q&A on ev....
Treasure Hunt Awards 2024. Black Cat Treasure Hunts` Best Treasure Hunts
Thu Nov 7 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Right here..right now! The awards for Black Cat Treasure Hunts best treasure hunts have been fiercely contested in another wonderful year. I love writing them and, as ever, it has....
Right here..right now! The awards for Black Cat Treasure Hunts best treasure hunts have been fiercely contested in another wonderful year. I love writing them and, as ever, it has....
How to Split Between Treasure Hunts. A Travellers Guide.
Fri Oct 25 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Black Cat has just got back from a five day break in Split, Croatia. Very nice it was too..thanks for asking. Before I bore you with all my holiday snaps though it became clear th....
Black Cat has just got back from a five day break in Split, Croatia. Very nice it was too..thanks for asking. Before I bore you with all my holiday snaps though it became clear th....
Team Building Treasure Hunts or Hen Party Treasure Hunts? A Mystery No Longer!
Thu Oct 3 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Last week`s ratings of treasure hunts did not include The Brighton Heist Escape Treasure Hunt Challenge, the Cluedo treasure hunt or the Murder/Mystery treasure hunt. Why not, I h....
Last week`s ratings of treasure hunts did not include The Brighton Heist Escape Treasure Hunt Challenge, the Cluedo treasure hunt or the Murder/Mystery treasure hunt. Why not, I h....
5 Great Examples of Best Practice Treasure Hunts. Black Cat Treasure Hunts` Answer to Treasure Hunt Top Trumps
Mon Apr 28 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
When I am asked to give details of my different treasure hunts, I start off by giving the basic information. I will rattle through the timings, the format/content that would be in....
When I am asked to give details of my different treasure hunts, I start off by giving the basic information. I will rattle through the timings, the format/content that would be in....
A Language School Treasure Hunt For All Nationalites.
Wed Oct 2 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Maybe you are French or German? Maybe you like treasure hunts? Maybe you are coming to England in 2025 and would like to do a treasure hunt here? If you answered yes to all of tho....
Maybe you are French or German? Maybe you like treasure hunts? Maybe you are coming to England in 2025 and would like to do a treasure hunt here? If you answered yes to all of tho....
Treasure Hunt Influences. Planning Your 2025 Treasure Hunt
Wed Oct 2 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Over the last week I have had two enquiries for treasure hunts in 2025. The first one was for a team building treasure hunt in Worthing for a group who are remarkably familiar wit....
Over the last week I have had two enquiries for treasure hunts in 2025. The first one was for a team building treasure hunt in Worthing for a group who are remarkably familiar wit....
Treasure Hunts: The Way Forward. And When To Look Back.
Wed Oct 2 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
It`s the murder/mystery treasure hunt in Brighton this weekend. I`m looking forward to it to see if the two teams will get all the references to the murder suspects (them!) and wo....
It`s the murder/mystery treasure hunt in Brighton this weekend. I`m looking forward to it to see if the two teams will get all the references to the murder suspects (them!) and wo....
Four Treasure Hunts and a Museum but No Holiday.
Wed Oct 2 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
New treasure hunt routes or treasure hunts away from Black Cat Treasure Hunts HQ in Brighton can be time consuming. It`s great fun writing a varied selection of treasure hunts but....
New treasure hunt routes or treasure hunts away from Black Cat Treasure Hunts HQ in Brighton can be time consuming. It`s great fun writing a varied selection of treasure hunts but....
New Ideas For Treasure Hunt Themes. Black Cat Treasure Hunts Strikes Twice.
Wed Oct 2 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
A treasure hunt enquiry requesting a new theme is a thing of excitement at Black Cat Treasure Hunts HQ. I love all enquiries, but when one is accompanied by a phrase li....
A treasure hunt enquiry requesting a new theme is a thing of excitement at Black Cat Treasure Hunts HQ. I love all enquiries, but when one is accompanied by a phrase li....
Planning the Perfect Treasure Hunt in Brighton. A Visitors Guide.
Mon Apr 15 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
As a writer of personalised treasure hunts, I can often be found walking around Brighton looking for new; or checking existing, clues. One of the big selling points to groups....
As a writer of personalised treasure hunts, I can often be found walking around Brighton looking for new; or checking existing, clues. One of the big selling points to groups....
Discover The History of Brighton with Kika. There`s a Brighton Treasure Hunt Too!
Tue Apr 2 2024
By Klara Markovicova (Owner of Travel Bright Tours)
Here is the next in the (very) occasional series of guest blogs. I am delighted that Klara has taken time out of her busy schedule to write about what inspired her to be a tour ....
Here is the next in the (very) occasional series of guest blogs. I am delighted that Klara has taken time out of her busy schedule to write about what inspired her to be a tour ....
The Art of a Successful Treasure Hunt for Language Schools/Foreign Students. And Which Nationality Are the Best at Treasure Hunts!?
Fri Mar 15 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Tomorrow I am visiting Hastings to prepare for a treasure hunt for 80 French students around the town. The students, who are visiting in April, will be split into 8 teams of 10 wi....
Tomorrow I am visiting Hastings to prepare for a treasure hunt for 80 French students around the town. The students, who are visiting in April, will be split into 8 teams of 10 wi....
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