YOU could be Britain’s best code breaker if you’re able to crack these ‘impossible’ riddles.
A riddle enthusiast has created 10 puzzles which when solved reveal secret locations in UK cities.
A series of riddles have been created which reveal secret destinations in some of the UK’s major cities[/caption]
Nathan Timblin created the series of riddles in June to mark the birth of the late British mathematician, computer scientist and Nazi code breaker Alan Turing.
If cracked, the answers reveal locations in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Liverpool, Bristol, Bath, Devon, and Cornwall.
There will be five riddles for each area in total and the first person to submit the correct answers will be awarded ‘Great Britain’s Best Riddle Code Breaker’.
Nathan, who works at Cofton Holidays, said: “My mates at Cofton call me the ‘Master Riddler’ as I’m always challenging them to solve riddles that I make up on my lunch break.
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“We heard that it would have been Turing’s 110th birthday this summer had he still been with us, and as my colleagues are yet to successfully solve any of my riddles, they’ve challenged me to open it up to the public to see just how difficult they are to crack.”
The winner will also receive a one-week holiday at the Devon holiday park for Summer 2023 and £250 spending money.
“My boss Chris bets that no one will be able to solve them, so he’s promised to give away a free week’s stay in our best lodge during peak season,” Nathan added.
Can you crack the riddles?
The riddles were created to mark the birth of British mathematician, computer scientist and Nazi code breaker, Alan Turing[/caption]
The first riddle for Bath
My first number is singular, it’s always alone,
My second is lucky as Snow white was shown,
The third is the total of Olympic rings,
The last is the number that the calling bird sings
What am I?
The first riddle for Birmingham
Anarchy is part in me but not in my actions,
I’m the darling of the deck but I’m not a distraction
I love a subject which supports me well,
Historically many of me fell,
Ready the streets, gather your bunting,
For my title is what most people are hunting.
What am I?
The first riddle for Bristol
I let off steam but not so much now,
I am in constraints, but can still show you how,
Epic journeys I have ventured upon,
But Thomas is still my number one!
Let’s go to work or out to play,
Or perhaps I am part of your everyday.
What am I?
The first riddle for Cardiff
Warm slope is my capital, my carpets are art,
April of ’79 is where I did start
Football is my favourite, I’m hot and I’m cold
My history, my religion and my culture is old
Poems important depicting lessons to all
3 wise men came to the son when a miracle called
What am I?
The first riddle for Cornwall
I can be small, medium, large – tiny or great,
Granite or lime or perhaps even slate,
I can be up high or maybe under your shoe,
I am full of Blarney, what an amazing view!
Wear me on your neck, wrist or hand,
I am another word for rock band,
What am I?
The first riddle for Devon
My make up is unique, endangered and rare,
The destruction of me leads to total despair
For millions of animals make me their home,
I can be dense and thick – hence hard to roam
Protect me you must, for the world I breathe,
Once I am gone, I can’t be retrieved
What am I?
The first riddle for Edinburgh
Pop me on a pizza but I cause a debate,
Appearing throughout history, I can be very ornate,
Bake me with ham, I’m in a popular drink.
I’m originally Brazilian, it’s easy if you think!
A sweet, a savoury, I’m as versatile as they come,
Pick me up with caution as I can prick your thumb!
What am I?
The first riddle for Liverpool
I can be very attractive to fools,
Or shining with gleaming jewels
Colour rich and so is my taste,
Show me off or it would be a waste!
I can come in many ways,
But for each you have to pay!
What am I?
The first riddle for London
There is an element within me,
That’s gentle or strong, can whip a tree.
I am invisible to the naked eye,
But listen closely, hear me sigh,
Devastation I may bring,
You use me with your feathered wing,
What am I?
The first riddle for Manchester
Long or low, straight or bowed,
Many things below me flow.
I help to move lots of loads,
And sometimes I contain a road.
Cross me if you can with care,
Or take a moment to stop and stare!
What am I?
