Isle of Purbeck - Mining & Minerals
Isle of Purbeck - Mining & Minerals
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
3 Hours
1.5 miles
20 miles
Not
Accessible
Accessible
Dig Deep to Discover the Deity's Decoration
The Exploration Society has received word that a diary belonging to 18th-century mine owner, Sir Lumpsa Clay, has been unearthed during recent excavations in Purbeck. According to the diary, during a regular dig in one of the local mines, Clay and his workers discovered a unique urn rumoured to have belonged to the Norse god Odin. Fearing the consequences of his miners realizing the true value of the artifact, Clay buried it on a secret island off the Dorset Coastline. Lucky for us, he left clues and a map in his diary pointing to its hidden home, along with several false locations to distract treasure seekers. Are you ready to follow the curious clues and pinpoint the hiding spot where this amazing lost relic can be discovered? Good luck!
Treasure Hunt Through the Isle of Purbeck - Mining & Minerals
Looking for something fun to do with family and friends in the Isle of Purbeck? Then why not embark on this self-guided treasure hunt themed Treasure Trail? As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure?
This driving Trail around the Clay Mining areas of Purbeck covers the history of this fascinating area. The Ball Clay from here is considered the best in the world and used in some of the finest bone china. Explore some of the National Trust moors while driving through this beautiful Dorset countryside to finish at Norden, where you can visit the Clay Mining Museum.
The Details
- A Treasure Hunt themed driving and walking Treasure Trail around the Isle of Purbeck
- Ideal for discovering more about where you live or exploring somewhere new
- Trails are done in your own time at your own pace
- This Trail involves approximately 1.5 miles of walking and 20 miles of driving, and should take around 3 hours to complete
- This Trail is suitable for all ages from 6 - 106 (no children necessary!)
- One Trail booklet is enough for 4-5 people
- Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
- Linear Trail route
- Mobile phone text service for clue answers if you get stuck, ensuring that no mystery goes unsolved
- This Trail can be sent to you in the post or downloaded today for instant Trailing fun!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Isle of Purbeck History of Mining Treasure Trail starts at:
Church Knowle
Wareham
Dorset
Dorset
BH20 5NG
England
Mini Explorer Club
Mini Explorer Club
We have three super duper themed Clubs for your child to enjoy as part of their Treasure Trail experience.
Perfect for 4-8 year olds, the concept behind the Clubs is that your child will get a bundle of goodies to excite
them about their forthcoming Trail experience, something to keep them entertained whilst travelling to and from
the Trail, and something to be given on completion of the Trail as a keepsake.
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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Please Note:
Along this Trail route, you will also have the opportunity to visit the lost village of Tyneham, where time stopped in 1943 when it was evacuated during the Second World War. Due to the proximity of the local firing range, the village is subject to restricted opening hours and it is open mainly during weekends and public holidays.
