The Grinch is hiding in seven spots around Truro this Christmas

Someone green and grumpy has been spotted around Truro. Seven times, in fact. And families have until Christmas Eve to work out where he’s got to.

The Grinch Christmas Quest arrives in the city centre on Saturday 21 November and runs until Thursday 24 December. It’s a free interactive adventure brought to you by Truro City Council, with support from Visit Truro, and created by High Street Safari.

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How the Grinch Christmas Quest works

There are seven Grinch sightings to find around the city centre. At each one, families search the artwork for a hidden Christmas symbol, then scan a QR code with a smartphone to unlock games and activities.

Along the way you can become the Grinch in a festive selfie, meet Max, explore Who-ville and try to balance the Grinch’s sleigh.

You can start at any participating stop and do them in any order. There’s no app to download either, as the activities open straight in your phone’s browser.

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Building your own Grinch Tracker

At every sighting, players choose one of two attachments to add to their own digital Grinch Tracker. Those choices build up stop by stop.

Once all seven sightings are done, the finished tracker attempts to locate the Grinch. Whether your creation can actually track him down is something you only find out at the end.

Part of Christmas in Truro

The Mayor of Truro, Councillor Chris Wells, said: “Truro City Council is providing The Grinch Christmas Quest as it helps to support high street vitality but also provides a free activity that gives families something new to enjoy in Truro this Christmas. It’s a chance to explore the city together, have some fun and visit local shops and cafés along the way.”

The Quest sits alongside markets, shopping, food and drink and festive events as part of Christmas in Truro. Trail details and more on what’s happening across the season are on the Visit Truro website.

Where to pick up a tracker sheet and claim a prize

Grinch Tracker Sheets can be picked up from the Visit Truro Visitor Information Centre on Boscawen Street or from Truro Community Library on Pydar Street.

Complete all seven sightings and you’ll unlock a digital Christmas reward. Take it back to either location and there’s a Grinch prize sticker to collect, while stocks last.