Programme resource

Site & Kirkham Treasure Hunt

A leader-ready activity for groups staying at the centre.

  • Teams begin on site, follow the treasure hunt into Kirkham, and answer questions as they go.
  • Ensure each team carries a phone and is accompanied by an adult if leaving site.
  • On this page, each question is open by default, while the answer stays hidden until revealed
  • Use the following buttons to either print the questions, answers or share either by email
Ages 8+ 45–60 minutes Printable Leader answers included
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1 Overview

This activity starts on site and then continues into Kirkham before returning to the centre. It works well for small teams and can be used as a timed challenge or a relaxed programme activity. The original uploaded document includes the hunt and answer key

  • Split your group into teams of around 3–6.
  • Give each team a printed copy or read the questions from the page.
  • Set a clear start time, finish time and meeting point.
  • Use the hidden answers below as the leader key.
Route summary

Start on site, head out through the gates, turn right and carefully follow the road into Kirkham. Continue via Remembrance Way, School Lane and the village centre, then return back towards camp to complete the final on-site questions.

2 Treasure hunt questions
1What object is between the Flag Poles?
Reveal answer
Answer

Anchor.

2To whom was the Memorial Walk dedicated?
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Answer

Rev. Dr. Simon Cox.

3How many BB Companies are on the stone in the outdoor Chapel?
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Answer

7 or 8.

4When was the Adventure Playground opened and by whom?
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Answer

Sunday 12 March 2006, by James Armfield OBE DL.

5What tree was planted in memory of H.R. (Ron) Wright 1921–2006?
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Answer

Copper Beech Tree.

6How many plant pots are on the patio by the Indoor Chapel?
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Answer

9.

7What words are on the Boys' Brigade Badge, and who was the gate given in memory of?
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Answer

“Sure & Steadfast” and John Peter Chappell.

8What is the Food Hygiene rating?
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Answer

5.

9What dates are on the cream building?
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Answer

1883–1989.

Next stage

Out through gates to the end of the entrance. Turn right and carefully follow the busy road into Kirkham.

10On your walk down what can you see behind the trees?
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Answer

Church Steeple.

Next stage

Follow the path down Remembrance Way.

11Who can share the pathway?
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Answer

People, Horses, Bikes & Dogs.

12How old is Jim?
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Answer

69.

13When was Garrett erected?
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Answer

05/2017.

14How many tyres on the tractor?
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Answer

4.

15How old is the 2nd Kirkham Scouts?
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Answer

70.

Next stage

Carry on round to the right. At the bottom of School Lane turn left.

16What animal is on Lowry Cottage?
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Answer

Rabbit.

17What Royalty can you see with your back to Ash Tree House?
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Answer

Queen's Arms.

Next stage

At the Opticians turn left.

18What is the symbol at the stables?
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Answer

Horseshoe.

Next stage

At the Post Box turn left.

19How many gargoyles are guarding the gate?
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Answer

2.

Next stage

Follow the road back to Camp.

20What do you have to do when turning left?
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Answer

Slow.

Next stage

Go back down the Camp drive and turn right to the Shetland Ponies.

21What are the names of the three Ponies?
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Answer

Bracken, Jackson, Murphy.

22What is below the Swan?
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Answer

Crown.

23What is the Hedgehog doing?
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Answer

In bed.

24What is in the National Colours?
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Answer

Two Wheels.

25What do all visitors have to do?
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Answer

Report to the Warden.

26How many Kayaks can you see?
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Answer

6.

27Who opened the Sports Hall?
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Answer

Sir Jimmy Armfield.

28Where is the Fire Assembly Point?
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Answer

At the back of the stables.

29What is in the Yellow Box?
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Answer

AED Automated External Defibrillator.

30And finally: what should teams do by their areas entrance?

Take a picture of your team in front of the groups home away from home.

Reveal answer
Answer

Show a picture to the judge

3 Leader notes
  • Set a clear return time before teams leave.
  • Remind groups about road safety and respectful behaviour in Kirkham.
  • Ensure each team carries a phone and is accompanied by an adult if leaving site.
  • Use “Print questions only” for participants and “Print with answers” for leaders.

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