IS THIS TRAIL FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT OR SPECIAL EVENT?
Why not make it even more special by personalising the Trail
Change the name of the Trail
Add your own front cover photo
Get creative with your own back story to set the scene of the mystery
And with a Murder Mystery themed Treasure Trail you can even change as many of the suspect images as you like with photos of loved ones
You can personalise all, or part of the Trail for just £12.99 (additional copies are £5.99)
YOUR CASE
The residents of Thorney have been terrified by the terrible cries and torments of a ghost near the 'Witch's Hole'. This is the place by the Hundred Foot Drain on the Bedford Level where, in the 1660s, old widow Flora McKinder was murdered for being a witch. The rumours go that the ghost of Flora McKinder will not rest until the mystery of her murder is solved. Solve the clues to find the murderer and the lethal weapon and help free the residents of Thorney from the fear of the terrifying ghost.
Thorney
The village of Thorney is situated on the main road from Peterborough to Wisbech (A 47). The Trail starts at the entrance to the Abbey Church of Mary & St Botolph in Thorney, situated along Abbey Place (PE6 0QA).
Thorney is a relatively small village but it has a lot to offer. Come and discover its long and fascinating history, amazing architecture and unique character. The original settlement goes back to around 600 AD. Thorney or "The Island of Thorney Bushes" used to be one of many small islands spread around this area and surrounded by the marshes. It later became known as Ancarig, or the "Isle of the Hermits". The story goes that in 662 a group of monks secured permission from the visiting King of Mercia to form a community of hermits on an island near Medehampstead (Peterborough). Thorney is also famous for its extensive display of Victorian cottage architecture. Many cottages were built by the architect S.S. Teulon, who was a descendant of the Huguenots. Take up this Trail to learn about Thorney Abbey and its saints, and why the village is called Thorney. Discover where The Tankyard takes its name from, who and why built those unique Thorney cottages, why the church services in the village used to be delivered in different languages, and much more! Enjoy your visit to Thorney!
This walking Trail is around 1.1 miles long and will take about 1.5 hours to complete. Unrestricted on-street parking is available along Abbey Place (B1040) in the centre of Thorney. The terrain is mostly flat; there is a slight incline toward Abbey Place but no hills to negotiate otherwise. The path is tarmaced throughout the Trail.
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
A lovely idea and suitable for all ages - we shall certainly do more in the future!
