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Step into the world of knights, princesses and castles with our historical GPS treasure hunts. Discover the secrets of medieval castles and experience the stories of brave knights who inhabited these imposing buildings.

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Hanzestad Zwolle

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de rijke Hanzegeschiedenis van Zwolle. Wandel door de goed bewaarde middeleeuwse binnenstad en leer over de glor…
Geschiedenis 13-14 year
50 min 2,5 km 10 3
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Peperbus en Sassenpoort

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de beroemdste gebouwen van Zwolle! Wandel langs de Peperbus, de Sassenpoort en andere bijzondere plekken. Een le…
Geschiedenis 9-10 year
40 min 2,0 km 10
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Domstad Ontdekken

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Verken de rijke geschiedenis van Utrecht. Wandel langs de iconische Domtoren, de prachtige Oudegracht en andere histori…
Geschiedenis 13-14 year
60 min 3,0 km 10 7
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Op ontdekking in historisch Delfshaven

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Stap terug in de tijd in een van de weinige wijken van Rotterdam die het bombardement van 1940 heeft overleefd. Ontdek …
Geschiedenis 11-12 year
45 min 2,0 km 10 2
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Historische Jordaan

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Wandel door de schilderachtige Jordaan en ontdek de rijke geschiedenis van deze voormalige arbeidersbuurt. Van de Weste…
Geschiedenis 15-16 year
55 min 2,8 km 10 2

Featured this week: example questions for Knights & Castles

New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 5 October 2026.

How many arms does a knight have?
Two A Three Six
What does a knight sit on when he rides?
On a saddle On a chair On the ground On a pillow
What does a castle have on top of the roof?
A flag A ball A car A bicycle
What does a castle have at the front?
A large gate A swing A slide A sandbox
What shape does a tower usually have?
Round Triangle Star Heart
When does a knight sleep?
At night In the morning In the afternoon Never
What sound does a knight's horse make?
Whinny Barking Meow Croaking
What often stands around a castle?
Water Snow Sand Ice
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What do castles have for winter?
Thick walls Thin walls No walls Wooden walls
Where do knights look out?
From the tower From bed From the kitchen From the stable
What is a baby knight called?
One page A prince A king A soldier
What do horses eat in the castle?
Hay Meat Candy Bread
What do knights have for their eyes?
A peephole in the helmet Glasses Nothing A cloth
What often surrounds a castle?
Water Sand Grass Stone
Where does a knight sleep in the castle?
In a bed On the roof In the kitchen In the garden
What is the name of a knight's wife?
A lady A teacher A grandmother A sister
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What was a knight's hump?
The elevation on which the castle stood A kind of weapon A horse A helmet
What was a visor?
The movable part of the helmet A kind of sword A horse A castle
What was a herald?
Someone who brought messages A kind of weapon A horse A castle
What did they call the servant who looked after the knight?
Squire Servant Servant Helper
What did they call a boy learning to be a knight?
Knaap Apprentice Student Helper
What was a page?
A boy who learned to become a knight An old horse A kind of sword A castle
How did you get across the moat of a castle?
Over a drawbridge By boat By swimming With a rope
Where did knights usually live?
In a castle In a tent In a cave In a cabin
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What was a 'great hall' in a castle?
The large hall for meals and meetings The main entrance The armoury The gentleman's bedroom
What was an 'ailette' in knight's armour?
Small rectangular shoulder pads A kind of boots A headgear A type of sword
What was a 'bailey' at a castle?
The enclosed courtyard The castle guard A kind of weapon The drawbridge
What were 'murder holes'?
Holes in ceiling to hinder attackers Secret rooms for prisoners Traps in the ground Secret exits
What was the main reason for building a castle on a hill?
Strategic overview and defence Being closer to the gods Less affected by flooding Better ventilation in summer
What new armour put an end to the age of knights?
Firearms Crossbows Long spikes Catapults
What was a 'squire' in chivalry?
A squire in training to become a knight An experienced knight A castle guard A gunsmith
What is heraldry?
The science of coats of arms Forging weapons Training horses Building castles
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What function did a 'seneschal' have in a castle?
Senior director on behalf of the lord of the castle Head chef of the castle Captain of the guard Court jester and entertainer
What was a barbacane in castle architecture?
An exterior work that defended the entrance to the main gate An underground tunnel for food transport A raised platform for archers A special room for storing weapons
What was a 'gisarme'?
A medieval polearm with axe-shaped blade A type of crossbow A part of an armour A knight's title from France
What did the term 'chivalry' mean?
The chivalric code of conduct Keeping horses Wearing a harness Living in a castle
Which knight was known as 'The Black Prince'?
Edward of Woodstock William Marshal Godfrey of Bouillon Richard Lionheart
Which chivalric order was founded by the King of England around 1348?
Order of the Garter Order of the Rosebush Order of St George Order of the Round Table
What technique did attackers use to dig under castle walls?
Undermining (sapping) Infiltration Escalade Circumnavigation
In which century did the first real knight's tournaments arise?
11th century 9th century 13th century 10th century
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