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Time Travel and Treasure Hunt Talk. A Guest Blog on the Future or Past of Treasure Hunts.
Mon Nov 11 2024
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
Wed Oct 2 2024
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....
The Summer Office Party. 7 Great Treasure Hunts That Made The Event.
Fri Mar 8 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
The office summer party is the perfect occasion to either feel appreciated or work towards as an incentive activity. A treasure hunt alongside food, drinks and music is the ideal ....
The office summer party is the perfect occasion to either feel appreciated or work towards as an incentive activity. A treasure hunt alongside food, drinks and music is the ideal ....
Fun and Quirky Things to Do in Brighton. Black Cat Treasure Hunts` Top 10 Challenges.
Fri Mar 1 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
When you mention the words fun and quirky and apply them to Brighton you will be inundated with all sorts of options! Rather than give you 143 ways to experience fun and quirkines....
When you mention the words fun and quirky and apply them to Brighton you will be inundated with all sorts of options! Rather than give you 143 ways to experience fun and quirkines....
Best Start and Finish Points on a Black Cat Treasure Hunt in Brighton. Including Brighton`s Top Pubs!!.
Fri Feb 23 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Choosing suitable start and finish points for a treasure hunt can be important. These choices will influence the route and as importantly the atmosphere setting off....
Choosing suitable start and finish points for a treasure hunt can be important. These choices will influence the route and as importantly the atmosphere setting off....
The Brighton Heist Escape Treasure Hunt Is Back! 7 Things That Make It Different.
Fri Feb 16 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Personalised treasure hunt bookings of all types always get me excited. `Hens` always put themselves out to provide great info/photos about and of the bride to be for a hen party ....
Personalised treasure hunt bookings of all types always get me excited. `Hens` always put themselves out to provide great info/photos about and of the bride to be for a hen party ....
Team Building Treasure Hunts.5 Things Not To Leave Until The Last Minute.
Thu Feb 8 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
More often than not the person co-ordinating the schedule for the team building event or office awayday has far more pressing concerns than in which pub the brilliant treasure hun....
More often than not the person co-ordinating the schedule for the team building event or office awayday has far more pressing concerns than in which pub the brilliant treasure hun....
I Propose a Treasure Hunt. 5 Reasons for a Successful Proposal.
Fri Jan 19 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Last week I received an enquiry from a guy who wanted me to write a treasure hunt for his girlfriend after which he is going to propose to her. It is currently at the first draft ....
Last week I received an enquiry from a guy who wanted me to write a treasure hunt for his girlfriend after which he is going to propose to her. It is currently at the first draft ....
Brighton for a Hen Party Treasure Hunt? This is why it makes sense!
Thu Jan 4 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
One question I do not, but maybe should, ask on my booking form is whether the group coming on a Brighton treasure hunt are locals. Sometimes it can be handy to know this in ....
One question I do not, but maybe should, ask on my booking form is whether the group coming on a Brighton treasure hunt are locals. Sometimes it can be handy to know this in ....
Treasure Hunts for 2024. Thinking Beyond This Year`s Christmas Party.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Written By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
We`ve reached that time of year where, unless you are directly involved with delivering Christmas, like those in the postal service, supermarket workers, meals/enter....
We`ve reached that time of year where, unless you are directly involved with delivering Christmas, like those in the postal service, supermarket workers, meals/enter....
44 Places for a Treasure Hunt. Where Will Yours Be in 2024?
Wed Dec 6 2023
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Earlier in the year Black Cat Treasure Hunts completed a treasure hunt for 140 family and friends in West Lexham, Norfolk. Apart from being the furthest he has travelled from....
Earlier in the year Black Cat Treasure Hunts completed a treasure hunt for 140 family and friends in West Lexham, Norfolk. Apart from being the furthest he has travelled from....
A Camden Treasure Hunt. 6 Features to Look Out For.
Tue Dec 5 2023
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Black Cat Treasure Hunts love a London treasure hunt. Camden has featured in four different treasure hunts in recent years, but far from being like each other turned out to b....
Black Cat Treasure Hunts love a London treasure hunt. Camden has featured in four different treasure hunts in recent years, but far from being like each other turned out to b....
The Top Treasure Hunts of 2023. The Black Cat Treasure Hunts Awards.
Wed Oct 30 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
By incredible co-incidence Black Cat Treasure Hunts has decided that today would be the perfect opportunity for my treasure hunt awards to be announced for the....
By incredible co-incidence Black Cat Treasure Hunts has decided that today would be the perfect opportunity for my treasure hunt awards to be announced for the....
5 Hen Party Treasure Hunt Questions. Black Cat Treasure Hunts With The Answers.
Wed Nov 8 2023
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Hen party treasure hunts can be excellent additions to your hen weekend itinerary. Black Cat Treasure Hunts has taken time out to answer five key questions about treasure hun....
Hen party treasure hunts can be excellent additions to your hen weekend itinerary. Black Cat Treasure Hunts has taken time out to answer five key questions about treasure hun....
The Do`s and One Don`t of Organising a Hen Party Weekend. How A Black Cat Treasure Hunt Can Fit Into Your Schedule.
Fri Nov 24 2023
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
If you`re getting married next year...congratulations! Whilst you and your partner concentrate on all the details for the wedding, it`s also time to get your hen party ....
If you`re getting married next year...congratulations! Whilst you and your partner concentrate on all the details for the wedding, it`s also time to get your hen party ....
The A to Z of Treasure Hunts. Black Cat Treasure Hunts Puts Himself To The Test.
Fri Nov 24 2023
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
So, the critical issue I pose today is how do you become acknowledged as a treasure hunt expert? To be honest I feel it`s whether you know the A-Z of the subject. Bearin....
So, the critical issue I pose today is how do you become acknowledged as a treasure hunt expert? To be honest I feel it`s whether you know the A-Z of the subject. Bearin....
6 Advantages Of Only One Person Dealing With Your Treasure Hunt Booking. How To Look Good With Black Cat Treasure Hunts.
Fri Nov 24 2023
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
When you are booking a team building activity for your company (or indeed as anyone designated to follow through on a hen do idea) the main aim is to talk to the person deliv....
When you are booking a team building activity for your company (or indeed as anyone designated to follow through on a hen do idea) the main aim is to talk to the person deliv....
Brighton Team Building Treasure Hunts. Why They Are Right For You and Better Than Christmas Wreath Making.
Thu Feb 8 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Brighton team building treasure hunts are high up on the list of Black Cat Treasure Hunts favourite treasure hunts to write. Every company has their own story of what they wa....
Brighton team building treasure hunts are high up on the list of Black Cat Treasure Hunts favourite treasure hunts to write. Every company has their own story of what they wa....
Christmas Has Come Early. A Treasure Hunt to Remember.
Fri Nov 24 2023
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
It`s around about this time of year that my mind turns to Christmas. The glistening snow...the sound of sleigh bells and the giving and receiving of presents wrapped in colou....
It`s around about this time of year that my mind turns to Christmas. The glistening snow...the sound of sleigh bells and the giving and receiving of presents wrapped in colou....
Hen Party Treasure Hunts. A Tale of Two Types of Bookings.
Fri Nov 24 2023
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Black Cat Treasure Hunts receives all sorts of treasure hunt enquiries during the year. From team building to family parties and requests for long distance treasure hunts to ....
Black Cat Treasure Hunts receives all sorts of treasure hunt enquiries during the year. From team building to family parties and requests for long distance treasure hunts to ....
When to Choose a Cluedo Treasure Hunt. How to Win at Cluedo with Black Cat Treasure Hunts!
Fri Nov 24 2023
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
The Cluedo treasure hunt is the latest, themed treasure hunt to be included in Black Cat Treasure Hunts list of personalised treasure hunts. The main details can be seen here....
The Cluedo treasure hunt is the latest, themed treasure hunt to be included in Black Cat Treasure Hunts list of personalised treasure hunts. The main details can be seen here....
Black Cat Treasure Hunts `On the Road`. Examples of making your venue work.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Black Cat Treasure Hunts is a Sussex based treasure hunt company, as you may already know. However, in the last few months I have been `on the road` in Kent and Norfolk with a booking in Worcestershire lined up for later in the year. To bri....
A Classic Brighton Treasure Hunt Route. The Difference Is The Black Cat Treasure Hunts Influence.
Mon Mar 20 2023
By Tim Carter
(Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
One of the benefits of going on a Brighton treasure hunt is that it is a compact city. You can cover a lot of the big attractions and interesting things to see within a coupl....
(Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
One of the benefits of going on a Brighton treasure hunt is that it is a compact city. You can cover a lot of the big attractions and interesting things to see within a coupl....
Last Minute Treasure Hunts and How To Get Away With Booking One.
Mon Mar 13 2023
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
The phrase `last-minute enquiry` can send shivers of panic momentarily through my body. To some people what happens next can be a bit of a lottery, but I want to help and tak....
The phrase `last-minute enquiry` can send shivers of panic momentarily through my body. To some people what happens next can be a bit of a lottery, but I want to help and tak....
Does Black Cat Treasure Hunts Do Treasure Hunts Outside Sussex? The Truth Is Revealed!
Wed Feb 22 2023
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Each year I get a specific type of email asking, "Can you write me one of your personalised treasure hunts? (Yes, of course, I think. These are my favourite treasure hunts) .... I....
Each year I get a specific type of email asking, "Can you write me one of your personalised treasure hunts? (Yes, of course, I think. These are my favourite treasure hunts) .... I....
Over 100 for a team building activity? Black Cat Treasure Hunts explains why you should not despair!
Tue Feb 14 2023
"Please could you book a team building activity or post conference activity for over one hundred people."
If that is the message you have just received and, although you are definitely the office superhero, maybe you h....
If that is the message you have just received and, although you are definitely the office superhero, maybe you h....
The impact of team building events on the workplace. Black Cat rounds up recent research.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Team building treasure hunts are one of Black Cat Treasure Hunts favourite types of events. Getting people active in teams having some creative fun, whilst exploring and discovering new things about their chosen environment is hard to beat.....
Proposed to at New Year? Time to organise that Hen do treasure hunt then!
Mon Jan 2 2023
So...did you get engaged over Christmas? Maybe when you are reading this you have just been proposed to on New Year`s Eve and everything is just sinking in. In fact, 37% of proposals happen between November and January. Wedding planning can....
The Best Treasure Hunts of 2022. The Winners are...
Fri Nov 17 2023
Black Cat Treasure Hunts likes to be ahead of the game when possible and, with the year ending and, rather than waiting until New Year`s Eve, I have decided that the time is right for my treasure hunt awards to be announced for the best tre....
7 Treasures of Eastbourne Seafront (that you won`t find or are not as good on Brighton seafront!).
Thu Dec 8 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Living in-between Eastbourne and Brighton, it is fair to say that visitors mostly ask, "When can we go to Brighton? or exclaim, "I can`t wait to spend a day on Brighton seafront."....
Living in-between Eastbourne and Brighton, it is fair to say that visitors mostly ask, "When can we go to Brighton? or exclaim, "I can`t wait to spend a day on Brighton seafront."....
7 Treasures of Hastings Old Town.
Thu Dec 8 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Having written a successful Hastings treasure hunt for a birthday during the Summer, it was nice to get an enquiry for another one in the same town recently. Hastings feature....
Having written a successful Hastings treasure hunt for a birthday during the Summer, it was nice to get an enquiry for another one in the same town recently. Hastings feature....
Brighton Team Building Treasure Hunts. The Challenges Uncovered.
Fri Nov 25 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
A Brighton team building treasure hunt is designed to entertain, inform and, of course, enable team building by having fun. Completing original mini challenges by taking photos an....
A Brighton team building treasure hunt is designed to entertain, inform and, of course, enable team building by having fun. Completing original mini challenges by taking photos an....
A Brighton Hen Party Treasure Hunt. The Inside Story.
Thu Nov 24 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
What can you expect on the day of your hen party treasure hunt? Not only that, but one attended by Black Cat himself from Black Cat Treasure Hunts? This article goes right to the ....
What can you expect on the day of your hen party treasure hunt? Not only that, but one attended by Black Cat himself from Black Cat Treasure Hunts? This article goes right to the ....
Escapes in Heist Escape Movies Rated. Do you Agree With Black Cat?
Fri Nov 25 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
The Brighton Heist Escape is up and running. Your chance to pull off a daring robbery without suffering too many consequences if you fail, apart from a low `Escape Rating` score! ....
The Brighton Heist Escape is up and running. Your chance to pull off a daring robbery without suffering too many consequences if you fail, apart from a low `Escape Rating` score! ....
5 Criteria for a Great Treasure Hunt.How a Walking Tour in Berlin Matched Up.
Thu Nov 24 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
A treasure hunt of any type should meet exacting standards in the five criteria assessed below to ensure you have an enjoyable time. When I was fortunate enough to be on a walking....
A treasure hunt of any type should meet exacting standards in the five criteria assessed below to ensure you have an enjoyable time. When I was fortunate enough to be on a walking....
The Brighton Heist Escape. An Introduction.
Thu Nov 24 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
I love a good heist film or heist tv series. In fact, it was when I was halfway through the Spanish produced tv series, Money Heist, that I decided that a heist would make a great....
I love a good heist film or heist tv series. In fact, it was when I was halfway through the Spanish produced tv series, Money Heist, that I decided that a heist would make a great....
The Christmas Party Treasure Hunt! 5 Problems They Solve.
Fri Nov 25 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
It`s September and the audacity of including the word Christmas in the same sentence is, I agree, outrageous! Normally I would advise you to stop reading at this point, but just t....
It`s September and the audacity of including the word Christmas in the same sentence is, I agree, outrageous! Normally I would advise you to stop reading at this point, but just t....
Treasure Hunt Example Questions. Buy with Confidence for You,Your Family/Friends and Colleagues.
Thu Nov 24 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
When discussing options for a Black Cat Treasure Hunt, I am often asked to provide an example of the type of questions or challenges to expect. In a world of uncertainty, it is ni....
When discussing options for a Black Cat Treasure Hunt, I am often asked to provide an example of the type of questions or challenges to expect. In a world of uncertainty, it is ni....
10 Amazing Facts And How They Relate To A Black Cat Treasure Hunt.
Fri Nov 25 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
I love a fun fact! So...when I saw an article about 100 amazing, but true facts I knew I had to read it and decide how a Black Cat treasure hunt compared or could use the inf....
I love a fun fact! So...when I saw an article about 100 amazing, but true facts I knew I had to read it and decide how a Black Cat treasure hunt compared or could use the inf....
What Makes a Great Car Treasure Hunt?
Thu Dec 7 2023
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
I have written a car treasure hunt that is coming up soon. I am so excited about it I want to share with you what makes a great one. I`m also going to let you know ....
I have written a car treasure hunt that is coming up soon. I am so excited about it I want to share with you what makes a great one. I`m also going to let you know ....
150 Blogs.10 Great Years of Personalised Treasure Hunts.
Mon Oct 17 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Today is Black Cat Treasure Hunts` 150th blog! It seems right that it comes at the end of Black Cat`s 10th year of writing treasure hunts. There have been some classics over the y....
Today is Black Cat Treasure Hunts` 150th blog! It seems right that it comes at the end of Black Cat`s 10th year of writing treasure hunts. There have been some classics over the y....
Teambuilding Treasure Hunts. Back To Basics With Black Cat.
Fri Nov 25 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Some treasure hunts are intricate. Layers of participant information and photos intertwined within the questions and challenges. I have an upcoming murder/mystery treasure hunt wi....
Some treasure hunts are intricate. Layers of participant information and photos intertwined within the questions and challenges. I have an upcoming murder/mystery treasure hunt wi....
5 Winning Treasure Hunt Combinations.
Mon Oct 17 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Over the past month it has become very clear to me that a bespoke or personalised treasure hunt can provide the perfect complement to other activities. Alternatively, it....
Over the past month it has become very clear to me that a bespoke or personalised treasure hunt can provide the perfect complement to other activities. Alternatively, it....
From Platinum Jubilee to Hidden Gems.10 Black Cat Treasure Hunt Routes For The Queen To Explore.
Fri Nov 25 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
During the Platinum Jubilee celebrations I heard a couple of interesting travel facts about The Queen. She has travelled to over 120 different countries and she has visited Canada....
During the Platinum Jubilee celebrations I heard a couple of interesting travel facts about The Queen. She has travelled to over 120 different countries and she has visited Canada....
Black Cat`s Top 10 Tips For A Treasure Hunt Itinerary for Brighton
Mon Oct 17 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
When it comes to planning a treasure hunt route around Brighton it`s important to ensure that you get the absolute most out of your time. So what ca....
When it comes to planning a treasure hunt route around Brighton it`s important to ensure that you get the absolute most out of your time. So what ca....
Team Building Treasure Hunts in Brighton. The Magic Explained.
Fri Nov 25 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Black Cat Treasure Hunts have written team building treasure hunts in London and right across the county of Sussex. However, Brighton still remains the number one venue ....
Black Cat Treasure Hunts have written team building treasure hunts in London and right across the county of Sussex. However, Brighton still remains the number one venue ....
Booking and Attending a Black Cat Treasure Hunt.What Happens from Start to Finish.
Fri Nov 25 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Picture this...you have been put in charge of booking the company team building event or maybe you are the head bridesmaid booking activities for the hen weekend. A bespoke or per....
Picture this...you have been put in charge of booking the company team building event or maybe you are the head bridesmaid booking activities for the hen weekend. A bespoke or per....
7 Skills and Personality Types You Need In The Ideal Treasure Hunt Team.
Mon Oct 17 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Whenever a team building treasure hunt comes around or a treasure hunt with teams, I am often asked what factors make up the perfect team. This blog has uncovered the seven best s....
Whenever a team building treasure hunt comes around or a treasure hunt with teams, I am often asked what factors make up the perfect team. This blog has uncovered the seven best s....
A 5 Line Review. 11 Good Reasons to Do a Treasure Hunt with Black Cat.
Mon Oct 17 2022
By Tim Carter (Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
I always like a nice review here at Black Cat Treasure Hunts HQ, but this one (below) particularly caught my eye recently. "Such a great experience, it was for my sisters hen do and 12 of....
I always like a nice review here at Black Cat Treasure Hunts HQ, but this one (below) particularly caught my eye recently. "Such a great experience, it was for my sisters hen do and 12 of....
Spring Forward To Treasure Hunt Fun.
Mon Oct 17 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
With the clocks going forward this weekend I thought it was a neat time to look ahead to the next few months here at Black Cat Treasure Hunts H.Q. Did you like that link?! W....
With the clocks going forward this weekend I thought it was a neat time to look ahead to the next few months here at Black Cat Treasure Hunts H.Q. Did you like that link?! W....
Top Reviews and Testimonials.A Black Cat Treasure Hunts Guide To Making The Most Of Them
Fri Feb 25 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Black Cat Treasure Hunts recently received two treasure hunt enquiries on the back of the enquirers seeing our excellent testimonials. This got me into thinking more about reviews....
Black Cat Treasure Hunts recently received two treasure hunt enquiries on the back of the enquirers seeing our excellent testimonials. This got me into thinking more about reviews....
How To Turn One Treasure Hunt Booking Into Four. A Black Cat Treasure Hunts Guide To Keeping Things Fresh.
Tue Feb 15 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat treasure Hunts)
Yesterday I took a booking for someone`s fourth personalised treasure hunt. So not exactly four weddings and a funeral, but they were for team building, two birthdays and mak....
Yesterday I took a booking for someone`s fourth personalised treasure hunt. So not exactly four weddings and a funeral, but they were for team building, two birthdays and mak....
Hen Party and Team Building Accommodation in Brighton. A Black Cat Treasure Hunt Guide.
Thu Feb 10 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Accommodation for a hen party or for a team building event can play a big part in deciding the best treasure hunt route for a personalised treasure hunt. One of the questions in m....
Accommodation for a hen party or for a team building event can play a big part in deciding the best treasure hunt route for a personalised treasure hunt. One of the questions in m....
How A Treasure Hunt Will Help Keep Your Event To Time. A Black Cat Case Study of 2 Hen Parties.
Wed Feb 2 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Getting the timings right for a special event or day are crucial and can make all the difference between success and failure. This fact struck me when I had two similar enquiries ....
Getting the timings right for a special event or day are crucial and can make all the difference between success and failure. This fact struck me when I had two similar enquiries ....
Hen Party Treasure Hunts.A Black Cat Treasure Hunts Q&A On What To Consider Before Sending Out Your Invites!
Mon Oct 17 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Hen parties and hen party treasure hunts are definitely a hot topic for us in January and February.I have the feeling that a lot of people get engaged over Christmas and New Year ....
Hen parties and hen party treasure hunts are definitely a hot topic for us in January and February.I have the feeling that a lot of people get engaged over Christmas and New Year ....
There is No Plan B.Time To Give Us A Call!
Thu Feb 3 2022
By Tim Carter (owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Black Cat Treasure Hunts have never been normal, to borrow VisitBrighton`s slogan, but we can`t wait to welcome back hen party groups and companies on team building visi....
Black Cat Treasure Hunts have never been normal, to borrow VisitBrighton`s slogan, but we can`t wait to welcome back hen party groups and companies on team building visi....
How Far In Advance Of Your Wedding Should Your Hen Party Be? A Black Cat Treasure Hunts Guide To Decision Making.
Thu Feb 3 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Your wedding date is set and the arrangements for it are underway. There is one thing slightly nagging at you though and that is how far in advance of the wedding should you arran....
Your wedding date is set and the arrangements for it are underway. There is one thing slightly nagging at you though and that is how far in advance of the wedding should you arran....
2022 Year of the Tiger. Is Your Chinese Animal Sign Ideal for Treasure Hunting?
Wed Jan 12 2022
Written by Tim Carter (owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
The Chinese New Year starts in February and 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. I am particularly excited as my birth year is a Tiger year..I guess it was the closest I could....
The Chinese New Year starts in February and 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. I am particularly excited as my birth year is a Tiger year..I guess it was the closest I could....
Online treasure hunts and personalised treasure hunts.How to tell the difference!
Tue Jan 4 2022
Written by Tim Carter (owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! Although I am not particularly one of those people who sets New Year resolutions, the subject matter of this blog is one t....
I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! Although I am not particularly one of those people who sets New Year resolutions, the subject matter of this blog is one t....
Bid To End Loneliness
Tue Dec 21 2021
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
A simpler blog today and an important one. Black Cat Treasure Hunts have donated a personalised treasure hunt as a prize for a silent auction organised by a Brighton charit....
A simpler blog today and an important one. Black Cat Treasure Hunts have donated a personalised treasure hunt as a prize for a silent auction organised by a Brighton charit....
The 2022 Guide To Booking Your Treasure Hunt
Mon Oct 17 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
So...I have four treasure hunt bookings until the `end of the season`. Team building,hen party, a staff Christmas party and a kind of Christmas pub crawl one. With 2022 just ....
So...I have four treasure hunt bookings until the `end of the season`. Team building,hen party, a staff Christmas party and a kind of Christmas pub crawl one. With 2022 just ....
Team Building in Brighton. A Black Cat Guide to Success.
Tue Dec 21 2021
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Two companies who recently completed team building treasure hunts in Brighton took very different approaches to organising their stay, but both achieved successful conclusion....
Two companies who recently completed team building treasure hunts in Brighton took very different approaches to organising their stay, but both achieved successful conclusion....
The Psychology Behind Booking a Treasure Hunt.
Tue Jan 4 2022
By Tim Carter (owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
I worked at a company once where I was in charge of placing orders. I know..I know..sounds like a big risk on their part already! The main bit of advice I got, apart from get....
I worked at a company once where I was in charge of placing orders. I know..I know..sounds like a big risk on their part already! The main bit of advice I got, apart from get....
A Modern Story of a Team Building Treasure Hunt.
Wed Jul 6 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Well it looked like her. It certainly sounded like her. I mean those Zoom meeting calls on my laptop are not always perfectly clear in vision or acoustically, but I`m pr....
Well it looked like her. It certainly sounded like her. I mean those Zoom meeting calls on my laptop are not always perfectly clear in vision or acoustically, but I`m pr....
Mastermind Specialist Subject: Black Cat Treasure Hunts
Tue Dec 21 2021
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
I had not watched Mastermind on TV for ages. The other night I was at a loose end though and decided to give it a go. As you do, I started to worry about what ....
I had not watched Mastermind on TV for ages. The other night I was at a loose end though and decided to give it a go. As you do, I started to worry about what ....
49 and a Half Days to Christmas.Buy Now and Be The Office Hero Later!
Tue Dec 21 2021
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
So...it`s 12th October today and you`re telling me there`s only 49 and a half days to Christmas?! Even with basic maths I can tell you that there are 73 and a half to go! Why....
So...it`s 12th October today and you`re telling me there`s only 49 and a half days to Christmas?! Even with basic maths I can tell you that there are 73 and a half to go! Why....
Season End or `Tis the Season To Be Jolly.
Tue Jan 4 2022
By Tim Carter (Owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
I hope you are having one or two of those nice sunny (albeit slightly chilly) Autumn days this week? It has got me thinking whether a treasure hunt `season` exists in the sam....
I hope you are having one or two of those nice sunny (albeit slightly chilly) Autumn days this week? It has got me thinking whether a treasure hunt `season` exists in the sam....
In Advance or Last Minute.Your Booking Questions Answered.
Tue Jan 4 2022
By Tim Carter (owner of Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
I had an advance booking for thirteen months time, during the Summer, which initially I thought was a bit excessive. I was pleased of course for the booking, but it got....
I had an advance booking for thirteen months time, during the Summer, which initially I thought was a bit excessive. I was pleased of course for the booking, but it got....
Eat, Sleep, Treasure Hunt, Repeat.
Wed Sep 22 2021
The key to any successful business, apart from getting lots of customers, is to get repeat purchases. When I set up Black Cat Treasure Hunts, there was a worry that once you had completed one of these original hunts you would look....
How Treasure Hunts Connect and Re-Connect You. A Black Cat Treasure Hunt Top 5
Wed Sep 1 2021
The theme of this blog is all about making connections or, as importantly, re-connections through the use of a treasure hunt. Black Cat Treasure Hunts has put together a top 5 of the best ways this has been enabled through recent booki....
6 Treasure Hunt Questions Answered! Black Cat On The Spot!
Wed Sep 1 2021
With the school holidays here, companies trying to re-engage their employees as restrictions ease and Britain on a staycation...it`s time for a Black Cat Treasure Hunts Q and A session about all your pressing enquiries.
Q1: What a....
Q1: What a....
What`s in a Theme? 6 Great Ways to Choose a Treasure Hunt Theme.
Wed Jul 21 2021
Black Cat Treasure Hunts specialise in treasure hunts that are personalised or bespoke. This often means including info and photos about/of the participants such as for teambuilding. Another popular way to do this is by using a theme to tim....
Going The Extra Mile For A Great Treasure Hunt.
Wed Jul 14 2021
I recently completed writing a hen party treasure hunt. I did feel it had gone well and the person I liaised with seemed to be on the same wavelength as to what I needed to enable a fun and entertaining hunt.
The....
The....
It`s A Cat`s Life. A Short Blog On Tales (not tails) about Cats.
Mon Nov 11 2024
By Ian Hornett (Author of The Quarton trilogy and Maggie Matheson; Back In Service and part time teacher)
Regular Black Cat Treasure Hunts participants may know that the company got its name by the fact that a black cat....
Regular Black Cat Treasure Hunts participants may know that the company got its name by the fact that a black cat....
6 Ways To Decide On The Start And Finish Points Of Your Treasure Hunt
Fri Jun 11 2021
Deciding on where you would like your treasure hunt to start or finish can be a problem when you are making a booking in a city or town you don`t know too much about. This is particularly true, for example, for a hen party or teambuilding t....
The 10 Best Things About Our Eastbourne Treasure Hunt
Tue Jun 1 2021
It`s sunny and warm in what seems like the first time this century! The options on what I could do today are almost endless, but with social distancing regulations in place for at least another three weeks my preferred choice is to nip....
The Ultimate Teambuilding Day Checklist
Tue May 18 2021
So...we made it to the 17th May yesterday and another stage of lockdown easing. Maybe you had time off planned and met up with another household inside a pub or restaurant. Possibly it was your first time back at work in a while. All good s....
What is Forest Bathing and How to Combine It with a Treasure Hunt.
Fri May 14 2021
Black Cat Treasure Hunts recently came across forest bathing, a simple way to relax your mind, revitalise your body, and rediscover your Self. Amanda Bate at Forest and Nature Bathing Sussex has set up sessions around the county, inclu....
Green lights for hen parties! The Champagne is on ice.
Tue May 11 2021
With all the signs pointing to stage three of lockdown easing to go ahead on 17 May and then final lifting of restrictions on 21 June, so too has interest in booking or re-booking hen parties, as wedding numbers get set to be expanded.....
Everything You Wanted To Know About The New East Grinstead Treasure Hunt
Tue Apr 27 2021
East Grinstead is in West Sussex, despite being situated in a more easterly position than some places in East Sussex. It is in fact on the borders of East Sussex,Surrey and Kent. Up to 1974 it was actually in East Sussex, but after that tim....
History of the Hen Party.Time to Re-Start the Tradition
Tue Apr 13 2021
Organising a hen party has been pretty much a non event over the last year. With relaxing lockdown regulations though comes the thought that weddings, and the essential hen party(!), are still possible. Bride and grooms are fast-....
5 Reasons Why The North Laine Must be Part Of Your Brighton Visit.
Tue Apr 6 2021
This Bank Holiday I decided to make some changes to our North Laine treasure hunt in Brighton. This walking treasure hunt takes in some of Brighton`s most interesting and original streets and, as such, qualifies for....
The History of the Egg Hunt. How an Easter Tradition Was Hatched.
Wed Mar 31 2021
This blog is shared from an article by English Heritage. With Easter just around the corner, I thought it would be particularly appropriate to read through. An Easter egg hunt always provided a lot of fun for me when I was a child and....
A Tale of 2 Treasure Hunts. Cuckfield v Lindfield
Mon Mar 22 2021
Cuckfield to Lindfield is a driving time of 11 minutes. These two neighbouring West Sussex villages are actually classified as being in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex...although they are both definitely on the Eastern side of ....
10 Reasons How A Treasure Hunt Helps you To Explore
Thu Mar 11 2021
Exploring a new village,town or city is a key component of why many people choose to take on a treasure hunt. This blog goes back to basics by picking out one aspect each from ten different places featured on Black Cat Treasure Hunts` websi....
The 6 Stages to Planning Your Perfect Treasure Hunt.
Thu Mar 4 2021
Black Cat Treasure Hunts place a lot of emphasis on the planning process for truly epic treasure hunts or scavenger hunts. Some people like to make a booking a year in advance whilst others like to surprise a partner, for example, wit....
5 Steps to a Birthday Treasure Hunt
Mon Feb 22 2021
Birthday Treasure Hunts come in all shapes and sizes. However, the planning for and format use the same five steps. Follow Black Cat Treasure Hunts in this exploration of how a recent birthday treasure hunt, starting in Preston Park,Br....
How Brighton Treasure Hunt 2021 will help students employment prospects this year.5 ways it will enhance their CV`s.
Thu Feb 4 2021
Black Cat Treasure Hunts is looking forward to a business project collaboration with final year business students from Brighton University in a few weeks time. It will be the second time that I have decided there will be the perfect and fea....
How unemployment can be an opportunity rather than a threat. Here`s a Black Cat suggestion!
Tue Jan 26 2021
Back in the day when marketing courses revolved around S.W.O.T analyses rather than worrying about how many social media followers you had, part of it referred to opportunities and threats. With the latest depressing figures out about....
Out of Office Teambuilding. A way forward.
Wed Jan 20 2021
I took the opportunity to read an article yesterday about `the bigger picture` once we have got on top of the pandemic, hopefully during 2021. The main area it looked at was the work patterns of people returning to work in offices. (Note: T....
All In For Fun.No Holds Barred.
Tue Jan 26 2021
23 blogs ago I wrote a blog, at the start of May 2020, about our All-In No Holds Barred Indoor Treasure Hunt Challenge. I have to admit at the time I thought it would be a good activity for the last phase of the first lockdown and maybe rai....
7 Must Do`s For A Great Event
Wed Dec 16 2020
Black Cat Treasure Hunts are looking forward to next year`s Brighton Treasure Hunt 2021 . It got me thinking of course as to what makes for a really good event. Here are seven areas to consider and get right if you are an organise....
The 100th Blog! Let`s meet the owner!
Thu Nov 7 2024
Let's Meet... Tim Carter from Black Cat Treasure Hunts
This interview has been reproduced from the VisitBrighton website. It seems appropriate in this, our 100th blog, to include everything you need to know abou....
This interview has been reproduced from the VisitBrighton website. It seems appropriate in this, our 100th blog, to include everything you need to know abou....
From Black Friday to Thank God It`s Thursday.Christmas shopping re-named.
Mon Nov 30 2020
Black Friday has been `a thing` since 1952 in America apparently. Signifying the official start of the American Christmas shopping season, it always falls the first Friday after their Thanksgiving Day. Black Friday has been adopted across t....
The perfect team-mates for the Brighton Treasure Hunt 2021
Mon Nov 23 2020
Picking the right team-mates will be crucial to how successful you are in next year`s 2021 Brighton Treasure Hunt. With the pride of your office/company or the honour of your family/friends at stake...not to mention the chance of winning so....
The Brighton Treasure Hunt 2021 and 5 other things to look forward to.
Wed Sep 18 2024
The Brighton Treasure Hunt 2021 is a new event that Black Cat Treasure Hunts have set up to run in 2021. It`s something we are really excited about and think you will have a lot of fun completing it. It`s designed for teams of six to repres....
More news than a newsy newsletter
Fri Oct 30 2020
Don`t miss out on Black Cat`s recent newsletter for all our latest...
Half Term
Stuck for ideas for what to do as a family when there are restrictions/cancellations on many of your normal `go-to` entertainments? A Blac....
Half Term
Stuck for ideas for what to do as a family when there are restrictions/cancellations on many of your normal `go-to` entertainments? A Blac....
100 On the Trail of Treasure.
Mon Oct 19 2020
Black Cat Treasure Hunts have recently carried out a little research on the last 100 people to register and complete a downloadable treasure hunt from the website. Although this sounds a little bit like Family Fortunes, the results were ver....
The story of Bognor Regis Treasure Hunt.The Why`s,The How`s and the Where`s
Thu Oct 8 2020
When it was suggested to me to write a Bognor Regis treasure hunt, it was like a light bulb moment. I had never given it a moment`s thought before, but soon I began to wander why not. My recent Arundel treasure hunt was more a case of right....
Your Hen Party Treasure Hunt: Black Cat Treasure Hunts`6 point plan for a way forward.
Wed Oct 7 2020
Yesterday Black Cat Treasure Hunts signed up to a letter that was presented to the Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP to carry forward to the Government. It was written by leading figures who own wedding related businesses. It detailed the p....
The Arundel Treasure Hunt. A West Sussex Gem.
Wed Sep 23 2020
I feel a bit guilty setting up a treasure hunt in Arundel after such a long time. After all, William the Conqueror didn`t mess about getting Arundel Castle built in 1067, just a year after defeating Harold across the county in Hastings. It ....
The Rule of Six. 6 Things Black Cat likes to Find on a New Treasure Hunt Route.
Mon Sep 14 2020
So, the new `Rule of Six` comes officially into being today. You can`t meet up with more than five other people outdoors. Black Cat Treasure Hunts` routes around Sussex are well suited to being completed by groups (or teams) of less than 6 ....
How Teambuilding and Hen Party Treasure Hunts Beat The Pandemic Blues.
Thu Sep 3 2020
It was a combination of headlines really. Second Wave spreading across Europe (as if the first one wasn`t bad enough), uncertainty of school returns, restrictions on numbers in pubs/restaurants/sporting events, exams cancelled until Sp....
Try our Treasure Hunt questionnaire.Find out the best route for you.
Fri Aug 21 2020
The A Level students of 2020 will not want to hear the word algorithm for many years to come and quite rightly so. It was a shambles from start to finish and everyone wishes them more success when they get to move on to University or ....
7 Ways to Keep Cool on a Black Cat Treasure Hunt
Tue Aug 11 2020
So...it`s currently 30 degrees where I am in Seaford which lets be fair is quite warm for a treasure hunt. However, Black Cat is here to give you some ideas as to how to keep cool (or cooler!) as you plan and complete your treasure hun....
From Blue Sky Thinking to Blue Plaques.6 reflections on the future of treasure hunts.
Fri Jul 31 2020
After a bit of self enforced`blue sky thinking` I have come to the following conclusions about treasure hunts following an assessment of the effects of Covid 19.
1. Indoor treasure hunts: We have been forced indoors, but are....
1. Indoor treasure hunts: We have been forced indoors, but are....
Never Normal Anyway
Wed Jul 22 2020
visitBrighton are running a `Never Normal` campaign in response to the rather tiresome `New Normal` phrase that has crept in over the last few months. The implication, which Black Cat Treasure Hunts are delighted to support, is that t....
A Diverse Way to Teambuild on a Treasure Hunt
Tue Jul 7 2020
When you get an enquiry from a company who have a focus on diversity training, you realise that treasure hunts have a role in all sorts of applications. Getting people together and understanding each other is an essential element of work on....
The Black Cat is Good to Go!
Mon Jun 29 2020
We`ve read the news, taken in advice, got the on-line guru updates. With the easing of lockdown regulations across a wider cross section of businesses from 4th July, Black Cat Treasure Hunts is declaring itself properly open for enquiries a....
10 Treasure Hunts That Look On The Sunny Side
Mon Jun 22 2020
The weather forecast for Sussex is sparkling this week, so Black Cat has decided to pick out literally his 10 `hotspots` for treasure hunt routes and stopping points to make the most of the sun.
Black Cat Treasure Hunts` on-line routes are....
Getting Treasure Hunts back Into Your Life. Black Cat`s 10 Point Plan
Mon Jun 22 2020
Black cat realises that everyone is in a different moment and situation at present. This blog looks at the why`s, the when`s and the how`s of bringing treasure hunts back into your life! You know it makes sense...something has to!
The t....
8 Treasure Hunt Classics in 8 Years of Personalised Black Cat treasure hunts
Tue May 19 2020
Black Cat Treasure Hunts officially started in 2012 at the same time as the London Olympics. We decided to have a lowkey opening so as not to overshadow that momentous event. It was not until 2013 then that our original and sought after per....
52 Days and counting. Looking forward to your treasure hunt!
Mon May 18 2020
52 days and counting of lockdown. What have I learnt in terms of providing treasure hunts for current and future fans of Black Cat?! Here are Black Cat`s six top tips beyond indoor scavenger hunts!
1. Small steps to start: There has ....
The All In Treasure Hunt Challenge. The New Normal for Home Entertainment
Wed Jan 6 2021
After reviewing some of the ideas in last weeks blog for the way forward for treasure hunts after some lockdown restrictions have been eased, Black Cat realised there was still a gap for something crazy both now and in the future!
The ....
The ....
Treasure Hunt Ideas for the future of teambuilding. What will the new normal be?
Wed Apr 29 2020
So #staysafestayhome and social distancing are the two big messages that we have all been following to support the amazing NHS. It is likely that the lockdown will continue for some time yet and social distancing in some form for a lot long....
Getting married in 2020 or 2021? Black Cat looks at who,why and what are going to be affected by postponed weddings.
Thu Apr 9 2020
The predictable email came through. "I`m afraid we are going to have to put a hold on the treasure hunt. We are putting our wedding back until 2021."
I felt sorry for the affected couple as I sadly clicked onto my bookings diary and ch....
I felt sorry for the affected couple as I sadly clicked onto my bookings diary and ch....
10 Top Tips for Indoor entertainment during the lockdown.
Mon Mar 30 2020
During the lockdown the prospect of walking your dog(if you have one!) is considered to be the highlight of your day! Black Cat is not going to take this lying down, although I am almost in that position whilst typing this blog on....
8 Different Types of Treasure Hunt: A Choosers Guide.
Thu Mar 5 2020
Choice can be great, but sometimes you just need a helping hand to point you in the right direction. For example you love the idea of a treasure hunt, but are not sure on the best route (metaphorically as well as literally!)to take. Black C....
6 reasons to discover Brighton with a treasure hunt for visitors to England
Thu Feb 20 2020
Choosing an activity to do off the internet when visiting another country can be a difficult decision. Here are 6 examples of how I can re-assure you that taking part in a Black Cat Treasure Hunt whilst you are in England, most likely ....
Brighton Teambuilding Treasure Hunts.The Ultimate Guide
Wed Feb 26 2020
So you`ve committed to a treasure hunt as part of your teambuilding day out, but what can you expect from Brighton and Black Cat Treasure Hunts in particular. Here is your ultimate guide to help you turn the `doubters into believers`!
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10 Top Tips for your trip to Brighton
Thu Jan 30 2020
Visiting Brighton this year? Need some small but perfectly formed ideas on how to improve your trip? Of course you do and Black Cat is here with some great top tips on lowering stress, where to go,what to do and also.. for saving a bit....
10 Ways To Get The Edge at Work..the last one of which is the deal maker!
Wed Jan 22 2020
Is getting ahead at work down to what you know or, as a lot of people will insist on telling you, who you know? Getting the edge in my opinion can have an element of both these things, but in my experience is more likely to be down to ....
7 ways to successfully include humour into teambuilding
Mon Jan 20 2020
Humour is a key component of any teambuilding event. It breaks the ice between different levels of the organisation or between different departments who may be meeting up for the first time in a long time. This is all well and good, but if ....
7 signs that treasure hunts build teams
Fri Jan 3 2020
It`s that no-mans land of the first week back at work in the New Year.It doesn`t feel quite right though and you have to quickly re-establish your goals for the year ahead. Thankfully, after a couple of days it`s already the....
10 New Years Resolutions for a Hen Party
Tue Dec 31 2019
If you`ve been entrusted with the task of organising a hen party in 2020, with the turn of the year the pressure is now officially on! January is definitely the time to start organising even if if your event is not until well into the Summe....
How Christmas is like a treasure hunt.
Mon Dec 23 2019
So the last Christmas hat was taken off and the unusual prizes awarded by Black Cat Treasure Hunts were celebrated one more time and then put safely away. I realised what an excellent year this had been and how much fun the Christmas treasu....
You will be mesmerised by our special offer!
Wed Dec 11 2019
What makes an ideal special offer? The simple answer is one which benefits you in more than one way and is easy to use. Black Cat thought it would be nice to kick off the New Year with news of a special offer for those of you ....
Storming to a teambuilding success
Wed Oct 16 2019
Bruce Tuckman was a psychologist who looked at the four stages of development for high performing teams. He assigned names for these four stages called forming, storming, norming and performing. Black Cat is of the opinion that teambu....
10 Top Tips for a Successful Teambuilding event
Tue Oct 1 2019
Deciding on an appropriate office awayday event is not a task to be taken lightly as there are always lots of points of view to be taken into account. However, here is a handy 10 point guide prepared specially by Black Cat Treasure Hunts to....
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
Thu Feb 7 2019
Just the mention of the word teambuilding is enough to send a shiver down the spine of most people. It has developed a negative connotation for several reasons, ranging from the implication that your team needs building in the first place t....
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 Lewes
Tue Feb 5 2019
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 treasure hunt. It is a quirky town and of course the county town o....
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
Thu Oct 11 2018
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!
Thu Sep 13 2018
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....
Why did the Hen cross the road?
Thu Aug 17 2017
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 remember what it was. Breakfast was an option, but this ....
Summer Holiday crisis?
Wed Aug 16 2017
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 family ge....
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
Tue Feb 5 2019
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 do` treasure hunts list
1. The v....
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....
Chichester: From Roman Kings to Budgies
Tue Nov 8 2016
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 else in Sussex outside of Brighton during the co....
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
Tue Nov 8 2016
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....
This treasure hunt is amazing!
Wed Feb 6 2019
The Amazing Race is based on an entertaining ,American treasure hunt TV programme. Teams gain points by answering questions around Brighton and completing fun challenges, but with the unpredictable factors added ....
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....
The story of an inspirational Cat
Tue Nov 8 2016
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....
It`s the Final Countdown
Tue Nov 8 2016
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 of ages!
2. You want a promotion....
Look back..Look Forward.
Tue Nov 8 2016
A Look Back...A Look Forward
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 around Sussex. ....
Ten Different Ways To Say Yes.
Tue Feb 5 2019
Black Cat Treasure Hunts have been congratulated for providing great motivation to a team, groups and individuals through their bespoke and personalised treasure hunts. If you are not sure how that is possible then have a look b....
Things Just Got Personal!
Tue Nov 8 2016
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 with the same style of treasure hunt that takes a theme....
How to be quicker than the Rain
Tue Nov 8 2016
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 fundraising event for your club,school or cha....
Need Help? I Can Help!
Tue Nov 8 2016
Black Cat Treasure Hunts are delighted to be able to offer a wide range of freelance event management services and the following reasons are why you should consider us first:
1. Over 25 years of event m....
The Mystic Black Cat Strikes Again!
Wed Oct 2 2024
Black Cat Blog: July 2014
1.The Summer will be long and sunny and extend into the middle of September too. 2.Hen party treasure hunts will be following Black Cat clues and completing challenges every weekend. 3.Corporat....
1.The Summer will be long and sunny and extend into the middle of September too. 2.Hen party treasure hunts will be following Black Cat clues and completing challenges every weekend. 3.Corporat....
Expect the Unexpected.
Tue Nov 8 2016
1.Fun...There will be a lot of fun challenges along the way to keep everyone involved and entertained.
2.Competition...These are designed for sports clubs so we add points to each question and challenge....
Your Goal is our GOALLLLL!!!
Tue Nov 8 2016
Ok..so it`s April, it`s the month of Easter and I guess some of you might expect Black Cat Treasure Hunts to be planning an Easter Egg hunt! Well..we`re more than happy to do that for anyone..big or small..but generally we will le....
It`s The Small Things That Matter.
Mon Nov 11 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner at Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Sometimes people interchange the words personalised, bespoke and corporate when talking about one-off special treasure hunts. At Black Cat treasure Hunts, I have prob....
Don`t Be Chicken.Book One Of Our Hen Parties
Mon Nov 11 2024
In this month of romance I thought it would be a good idea to give you my ten top tips for why treasure hunts are great ideas for part of a hen weekend and how to arrange the best hen party treasure hunt in Sussex. ....
Why You Can Be The Office Hero! Treasure Hunt Questions Checklist.
Mon Nov 11 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner at Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
January is the best time to get the ball rolling for a teambuilding treasure hunt in Sussex later in the year. Get the credit for coming up with the idea and let us take the str....
January is the best time to get the ball rolling for a teambuilding treasure hunt in Sussex later in the year. Get the credit for coming up with the idea and let us take the str....
A Treasure Hunt List. From a Date to a Birthday.
Mon Nov 11 2024
By Tim Carter (Owner at Black Cat Treasure Hunts)
Black Cat likes a list and I have lots of treasure hunt ideas for when and why you could try out one of my treasure hunts. 1. Teambuilding or an away-day event...grea....
Black Cat likes a list and I have lots of treasure hunt ideas for when and why you could try out one of my treasure hunts. 1. Teambuilding or an away-day event...grea....
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