Black Cat Treasure Hunts News and Views
Search:
GO
207 articles available.
The 10 Best Hen Party Treasure Hunt Routes in Brighton
Thu Feb 20 2020
In our series of Around the World in 80 treasure hunts..the next 10 (numbers 11-20) feature some of the best routes for a hen party treasure hunt in Brighton. Black Cat have a strong reputation for personalised hen party treasure hunt....
Around the World (well..The South of England) in 80 Types of Treasure Hunt -part 1
Wed Sep 4 2019
Black Cat Treasure Hunts are specialists in writing personalised, bespoke and themed treasure hunts for a variety of special occasions and events. The thing is right now you may be trying to get inspiration for how you would like your treas....
Teambuilding and the art of getting lost
Mon Feb 12 2024
I am greatly honoured to invite myself back to do another blog for Black Cat Treasure Hunts. I mean, as an individual, I have plenty to say about the benefits of a treasure hunt on teambuilding. If you stick with this you will also discover....
Driving Treasure Hunts Add Spice To Your Life.
Sun Mar 24 2019
"Variety is the very spice of life.." is part of a line in a poem by William Cowper in 1785. Don`t worry..I haven`t heard of him either despite the quote being well known. He was referring to fashion in that period apparently, but you could....
The essential guide to treasure hunting skills.
Mon Nov 11 2024
I was very pleased to be asked to write a guest blog for Black Cat Treasure Hunts and even prouder to be a sponsor on the Stanmer Park treasure hunt adventure page.
[link] My name ....
[link] My name ....
The Ultimate Guide to a Hen Party Treasure Hunt Whilst Pregnant
Tue Feb 12 2019
The activity choices for a hen party are always important factors to consider when you are given the role of head hen party organiser. There is no reason to think that even though there is a good chance one of your gue....
The Ultimate Guide To Choosing and Surving a Teambuilding Event
Mon Apr 28 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner at Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Just the mention of the words team building is enough to send a shiver down the spine of most people. The term has developed a negative connotation for several reas....
Just the mention of the words team building is enough to send a shiver down the spine of most people. The term has developed a negative connotation for several reas....
Black Cat`s Ultimate Treasure Hunt Guide to Chichester
Mon Feb 4 2019
Chichester is one of Black Cat`s favourite places for a treasure hunt. This ultimate guide to treasure
hunts in the City looks at the top ten reasons and attractions for making Chichester one of your `must visit`places in Sussex. From....
hunts in the City looks at the top ten reasons and attractions for making Chichester one of your `must visit`places in Sussex. From....
Ten things I like about the Lewes treasure hunt route.
Wed Nov 5 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner at Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Lewes is of course one of the towns featured in our on-line treasure hunts and in my opinion a perfect place for a teambuilding treasure hunt or a birthday/anniversary style treas....
Lewes is of course one of the towns featured in our on-line treasure hunts and in my opinion a perfect place for a teambuilding treasure hunt or a birthday/anniversary style treas....
It`s Not Where You Start It`s Where You Finish!
Tue Jan 29 2019
`It`s not where you start` is the title of a song made famous by Shirley MacLaine. It was also sung as a tribute to her by Anna Kendrick a few years ago in front of the Obama`s too. The first line of the song is "It`s not where you start, b....
Why Hens come South for the Summer
Sun Jan 6 2019
If you have been given the job of arranging a hen party weekend for your best friend or Sister then initially the chances are you may be feeling a little overwhelmed?!
Don`t worry! Black Cat is here to make some handy suggestions desig....
Don`t worry! Black Cat is here to make some handy suggestions desig....
There`s No Such Thing As a Stereotype
Mon Nov 19 2018
Everyone says they can think of some stereotypes, for example relating to nationality or body shape amongst many others. I was wondering the other day if I could disprove any stereotypes, but after a while I went off at a tangent&....
The 6 types of Xmas shopper.Which one are you?
Fri Nov 2 2018
Black Cat acknowledges that a lot of people see the start of November as being the no holds barred signal to do all the Xmas shopping. There are six types of Xmas shopper identified here and Black Cat`s advice to each type as to how to impr....
Put your feet up and get the cigar out.
Tue Oct 16 2018
Everyone likes to look forward to something...a holiday, a birthday, a re-union or maybe just the weekend. Not everyone likes to look back though as often we focus on the things we could have done better, or regret a missed opportunity. Peo....
Chickens and eggs in any order
Wed Nov 5 2025
What came first..the chicken or the egg? is the oldest question in the book. If you don`t have a chicken there will be no eggs laid, but if you don`t have an egg no chickens will be hatched. This got me thinking as to whether there were any....
Connections better than separations
Wed Feb 6 2019
I`ve always liked the idea of `six degrees of separation`. In other words that all living things and everything else in the World are only 6 steps or fewer from connecting to each other. The Facebook separation in 2016 was 4.57 between user....
Xmas in July..well ok then..September!
Tue Nov 4 2025
Winter finished in Australia a couple of weeks ago.Apparently it`s still warm in most places, although Sydney can go down to about 50 degrees Fahrenheit.It reminded me of an Australian I used to work with, at a swimming pool. He told me one....
Did you know?...Now you do!
Mon Oct 1 2018
I think it`s always handy to have some fun facts up your sleeve to wow everyone or even win a bet! So here are some to keep you going. Did you know watermelons are actually berries...yes they are! If you are on a double or nothing with that....
Take Your Partners
Fri Apr 6 2018
Business partnerships across two or more different types of business can be very useful so long as they are a win/win situation and are appropriate. For example The Body Shop is not going to suddenly team up with a business that endor....
It`s what you know and who you know
Thu Sep 13 2018
Brighton has the widest range of entertainments of any place in Sussex. The options are enough to confuse even the best organisers looking to get value for money and the best length of activity time for their group.
Tak....
Anything can happen, but will it happen to you?
Wed Jan 3 2018
Unless you watched the TV programme, Suits, you probably did not know who Meghan Markle was until she was linked to Prince Harry.
In May 2018 she is set to become the year`s most famous woman when she marries the country`s fifth in....
In May 2018 she is set to become the year`s most famous woman when she marries the country`s fifth in....
It's never too late, but sometimes it's too early
Tue Jan 2 2018
The problem with New Year`s Resolutions is I think the whole idea comes too early in the Year! Don`t worry..I do understand the whole concept of committing to life changing ideas right at the beginning of a year. Let`s face it though, for t....
Strictly speaking it`s your decision!
Mon Nov 6 2017
You don`t have to be a fan of Strictly Come Dancing, but when one of the couples who were hot favourites to make at least the final if not to win the whole competition got knocked out at the half way stage this weekend, it left me w....
It`s time for a date.
Thu Nov 2 2017
In my opinion Britain`s adoption of Halloween as ` a thing` has slightly damaged the reputation of Bonfire Night as the best event of Autumn. It`s fine to have lots to look forward to, but just sneaking in the week before is a littl....
To book or not to book that is the question
Wed Oct 4 2017
With the recent collapse of Monarch airlines and the stranding of approx 110 000 people abroad, the question of when is the best time to book will inevitably arise. Monarch had been in business for 50 years before going into adminis....
Colonel Mustard and the mysterious case of teambuilding.
Fri Jun 11 2021
When I was employed (rather than self-employed) I attended some good,bad and indifferent teambuilding sessions. Now I organise teambuilding treasure hunts I try and ensure to include what makes for the best outcomes. For example, a nu....
Presents..the eternal problem?
Mon Aug 21 2017
Every birthday is special of course. You know that..everyone knows that.You may even be a good present chooser for the people in your life even if they don`t give you enough ideas. However there comes a time when that birthday start....
Booking a Personalised Hen Party Treasure Hunt. Why the Hen crossed the road.
Wed Nov 5 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
She woke up..her alarm had not gone off, but something was bugging her. It was that feeling of needing to make a decision on something really important, but not being able to reme....
She woke up..her alarm had not gone off, but something was bugging her. It was that feeling of needing to make a decision on something really important, but not being able to reme....
Summer Holiday crisis?
Wed Nov 5 2025
With just under three weeks left of the school Summer holidays left have you got to that point where your children are at the bored...nothing to do..friends are away stage? This is the Summer Holidays crisis. If you have a famil....
Inspired to think or thinking about inspiring?
Fri Jun 11 2021
Watching someone put together an exam revision timetable has got me thinking as to when the best days of the week and times of the day to think clearly and achieve the most effective outcomes are.
Monday..morning...well ..on the downside....
More twists and turns than a bestselling thriller
Fri Jun 11 2021
Black Cat Treasure Hunts is releasing a new treasure hunt in Brighton`s famous Lanes district. This is not to be confused with the North Laine area of the City which is a bit more quirky.
The Lanes have more jewellers tha....
Why Pancake Day is like a Treasure Hunt
Fri Jun 11 2021
This year Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day falls on the 28th February. It will not do so again for another 79 years! Compare this with 13th February which celebrates this day three times in the period 2018 to 2029. It is all to do with w....
Forbidden to sing in the bath but keep on treasure hunting.
Fri Jun 11 2021
It struck me the other day that if you look close enough there is a secret or a tale to be told around every corner. This is no truer than when exploring London. I was setting up a birthday treasure hunt on one of Black Cat`s ....
Knights of The Round Table and the New Year vow
Wed Dec 21 2016
It`s coming up to that time of the year when you can consider whether it`s worth putting yourself through the daunting ritual of New Year resolutions. I found out today that the idea of making resolutions stretches back to Medieval ....
It`s OK to mention Xmas now!
Tue Nov 8 2016
When is it officially OK to mention Xmas? September comes and some cheeky shops start up Xmas offers or subtly (or not so subtly) placing Xmas trees next to boxes of Xmas puddings they want to sell before anyone else. This is of cou....
Rottingdean`s Walk on the Wild Side
Wed Feb 19 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Rottingdean is the new site for our latest walking treasure hunt. Here are eight reasons why Rottingdean: From the Waves to a Windmill should definitely be on your `must....
September Blues and New Beginnings
Tue Nov 8 2016
I don`t think this has been officially recognised as a condition, but I feel not enough attention has been given to September Blues. Actually, probably no attention because I have just made this up, but consider the fa....
A Chichester Treasure Hunt: From Roman Kings to Budgies
Wed Nov 5 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
The other day I had an enquiry from a company in Brighton for any awayday, teambuilding style treasure hunt. The only condition was that they wanted to explore somewhere....
The drinks are not on me , but the recommendations are!
Tue Nov 8 2016
Black Cat Treasure Hunts Blog July 2016
Black Cat Treasure Hunts Blog July 2016
Black Cat Treasure Hunts are often asked for pub recommendations for places to finish a treasure hunt. In fact, choosing a pub/bar is always....
Black Cat Treasure Hunts Blog July 2016
Black Cat Treasure Hunts are often asked for pub recommendations for places to finish a treasure hunt. In fact, choosing a pub/bar is always....
An Exceedingly Good Cycling Treasure Hunt
Tue Nov 8 2016
New Cycling Treasure Hunt: Hove Seafront to Rudyard Kipling Gardens, Rottingdean
Black Cat decided along with their friends at Cycle Brighton that it was about time a proper treasure hunt was devised for cyclists. Here....
Elvis has left the building to do a treasure hunt!
Tue Nov 8 2016
Elvis once said, "I believe the key to happiness is someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to."
Black Cat Treasure Hunts could not agree more....
Peanut Butter to Lipstick Kisses.It`s all about Creativity
Wed Nov 5 2025
Too often it is easy to `stick to the routine` or `follow the normal procedures`. However, this way of working can be appropriate, even commendable where certain targets or levels of service must be achieved. For examp....
Brighton Treasure Hunts: Vive La Difference.
Tue Nov 8 2016
There are places all over Sussex that are ideal for treasure hunts. Sussex villages often have a mysterious feature that can be perfect to discover on a driving treasure hunt. The Sussex Downs and the Seven Sisters cli....
It`s All About The Reason
Tue Nov 8 2016
"Not so hard that you could not get any of the clues, but hard enough so that you feel pleased with yourself when you get one. The challenges were a lot of fun and just right for our group."
This recent....
How and why Black Cat Treasure Hunts got its name.
Wed Nov 5 2025
I have been asked on quite a few occasions on how I settled on Black Cat Treasure Hunts for the company name. It wasn`t an easy process! I started off by going through a large selection of names utilising any variation invol....
Ideas for treasure hunts in 2015
Wed Nov 5 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner at Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
1. Birthday..18..21..30..40..50..60..?.we wont ask if you don`t want us to know, but a personalised treasure hunt is the best idea we know for entertaining a wide range ....
A review of Black Cat Treasure Hunts in 2014.
Wed Nov 5 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
2014 has seen Black Cat Treasure Hunts firmly establish itself as the `go to` firm for cost effective, imaginative treasure hunts delivered on-time for all types of event arou....
2014 has seen Black Cat Treasure Hunts firmly establish itself as the `go to` firm for cost effective, imaginative treasure hunts delivered on-time for all types of event arou....
10 different reasons why choosing a team building treasure hunt by Black Cat Treasure Hunts makes sense.
Wed Nov 5 2025
Tim Carter (Owner at Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Black Cat Treasure Hunts have been congratulated for providing great motivation to a team, groups and individuals through bespoke and personalised treasure hunts. If you are not sure....
Black Cat Treasure Hunts have been congratulated for providing great motivation to a team, groups and individuals through bespoke and personalised treasure hunts. If you are not sure....
Reasons for a personalised treasure hunt.
Wed Nov 5 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Sometimes people limit their ideas about treasure hunts to either beachcombing with a metal detector, a 20 minute race around the house for a kids activity or maybe being stuck wi....
Sometimes people limit their ideas about treasure hunts to either beachcombing with a metal detector, a 20 minute race around the house for a kids activity or maybe being stuck wi....
Why a treasure hunt beats staying at home.
Wed Nov 5 2025
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts.
It`s raining and windy ahead ..what are your options?..the TV..the pub or read a book or...time for a Black Cat treasure hunt! Here are some reasons why.. 1.Organise a fundrais....
It`s raining and windy ahead ..what are your options?..the TV..the pub or read a book or...time for a Black Cat treasure hunt! Here are some reasons why.. 1.Organise a fundrais....
©2026 Black Cat Treasure Hunts
Website design by Modern Websites