Code Breakers map and key sheet
Use the key below to find the secret messages found on our Code Breaker posters across Gateshead. Can you solve them all?
Use the top row of letters to help find the hidden words on each poster.
For example:
would be hello.
There are ten codes to break, numbered 01 to 10. You can use a pen and paper or the notes app on a phone to record your answers. Alternatively, you can download and print off this worksheet. (PDF) [499KB]
Take your answers to your local library to receive a certificate.
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Here is a map of the places you can find the key codes. If you click or tap on the flag for each place, it will tell you which number poster(s) are in that place. Some bigger places have more than one poster.
If you are looking for an indoor poster, don't forget to check the building's opening hours before you set off.
| Poster number | Places you can find it |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barnmoor Hub, Chopwell Family HUB, Chopwell Wood, Blaydon Library, Teams Medical Practice, Gateshead Central Library, Chowdene Family HUB, Birtley Gym Leisure Centre, Felling Family HUB |
| 2 | Chopwell Library, Chopwell Wood, Stargate & Crookhill Community Centre, Thornley Woods, Dunston Library, Kibblesworth Millennium Centre, Gateshead Central Library, Salvation Army, Heworth Leisure Centre |
| 3 | Chopwell Wood, Crawcrook Library, Blaydon Youth & Community Centre, Chase Park, Staithes Café, Birtley Family HUB, Pelaw Library, Heworth Leisure Centre, Bewicks Saltwell Park Towers |
| 4 | Chopwell Wood, Crawcrook Village Pavilion, Rowlands Gill Community Centre, Chase Park, Blaydon Leisure Centre, Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company, Kibblesworth Millennium Centre, Bewicks Saltwell Park Towers |
| 5 | Chopwell Wood, Chopwell Community Centre, Chase Park, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Low Fell Library, Felling Family HUB, Ferndene Park, Gateshead Stadium |
| 6 | Chopwell Wood, Blackhall Mill Community Centre, Chase Park, Ferndene Park, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Bill Quay Community Garden |
| 7 | Chopwell Wood, Greenside Community Centre, Swalwell Visitors Centre, Whickham Library, Blaydon Leisure Centre, Gateshead Leisure Centre, Birtley HUB, Edberts House |
| 8 | Chopwell Wood, Clara Vale Community Centre, Rowlands Gill Library, Winlaton Library, Duston Leisure Centre, Deckham Family HUB, Larkspur House, Felling Library |
| 9 | Chopwell Wood, Winlaton Centre, Blaydon Family HUB, Duston Leisure Centre, St Chad's Community Project, Wrekenton HUB, Leam Library, Gateshead Stadium |
| 10 | Chopwell Wood, Ryton Cricket Club, Watergate Park, Whickham Thorns, St Chad's Community Thrift Shop, Teams Family HUB, Birtley Library, Pattinson House |