Join the Order
The Imp Catcher's
Quest
A riddle-filled adventure through historic Lincoln. Solve clues, earn your place in The Order, and rehome your very own Little Imp.
What is the Quest?
The Imp Catcher's Quest is a self-guided trail through Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter. Follow the clues, collect letters, and solve the final puzzle to prove you have got what it takes to join The Ancient Order of Fabled Imp Catchers and rehome your very own handmade Little Imp, all for just £13.
To begin, simply purchase your trail sheet online and collect it in-store from The Lincoln Imporium on Steep Hill. Then follow the map through ten locations around the Cathedral Quarter, solving puzzles and gathering letters along the way. Once you have cracked the final code, return to the shop to present your answers and claim your reward.
How It Works
Purchase Your Trail
Buy your trail sheet online and collect it in-store from The Lincoln Imporium on Steep Hill.
Follow the Clues
Follow the map and clues through ten locations around the Cathedral Quarter.
Solve the Puzzle
Solve the puzzles and gather letters along the way, then crack the final code.
Claim Your Reward
Return to the shop to present your answers and claim your certificate and Little Imp.
Who is it for?
The quest is designed for all ages. Children will need an adult's help, but it is just as much fun for grown-up puzzle-solvers. Most people complete it in 45 to 60 minutes, depending on pace and clue-solving skills.
At just £13, the experience includes your trail, an official certificate, and a handmade Standard Little Imp worth £9, making it great value for a unique, memory-making adventure.
Everything Included
£13 per person
Great value for a unique, memory-making adventure. Everything you need is included.
Quest Questions
The trail route itself is mostly accessible, but unfortunately our shop is not wheelchair accessible due to the historic building and steep entrance. If needed, we will do our best to assist with the two clues based inside the shop. Just let us know.
Trail sheets are collected in person from The Lincoln Imporium on Steep Hill. You can buy online for collection the next day, or pop into the shop and purchase on the spot (as long as we are open).
No need to book, just purchase online or in store. If you order online, your trail pack will be ready the next day. You can complete the trail at your own pace, any day you like. Just make sure to start and finish during our opening hours (10:30am to 4:30pm, closed Mondays).
No. An illustrated map is included with your trail sheet. We have also added a QR code linking to Google Maps for those who prefer modern methods.
Yes! Your trail pack can be collected and completed any time during our open hours. It is self-guided, so you can begin whenever suits you.
While the Imp Catcher's Quest takes you around the outside of the Cathedral and explores nearby landmarks, it does not include admission to the Cathedral itself.
Absolutely! While children will need adult support, the quest is designed to be fun for adventurers of all ages.
No, it is available in store only. If you buy online, your pack will be ready for collection the next day.
Successful questers receive a Standard Little Imp (worth £9) and a signed commemorative certificate welcoming them into The Order of Fabled Imp Catchers.
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