Eccleshall - Village Heart & High St.
Eccleshall - Village Heart & High St.
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
1.5 Hours
1.5 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog Friendly
with Restrictions
The Lost Silver of Eccleshall - Can YOU Uncover the Royal Ransom?
Long ago, in the year 1190, Bishop Hugo Nonant and his brother were accused of stealing the King's ransom. It had been raised to free King Richard I from captivity in Austria after he was taken prisoner on the way home from the Third Crusade. Unable to prove their innocence or summon the silver stash, the brothers fled to the continent to escape persecution. The silver coins were never unearthed… until now!
Local historians were baffled when an ancient, fragile map was discovered in the archives. They've sent it to us at the Exploration Society, and our marvellous team at HQ have recreated the map and translated the clues from Latin. Now, all we need is YOU - a band of top explorers - to follow the clues and pinpoint the place where the silver is stashed away. Good luck!
The Eccleshall Treasure Hunt
Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Eccleshall? Then why not explore Eccleshall 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 is a short circular route in a village that packs more interest into a small area than many a large town. The route primarily focuses on the imposing High Street and its buildings, so don't forget your camera!
Join us on the hunt for the lost silver of Eccleshall and become a part of history!
The Details
- A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Eccleshall
- 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 is approximately 1.5 miles long and takes 1.5 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
- Circular loop Trail
- 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 Eccleshall Treasure Trail starts at:
Stone Road
Eccleshall
Staffordshire
Staffordshire
ST21 6DJ
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:
We are currently unaware of any restrictions for dogs on this Trail, and whilst most of our Trails can be enjoyed with dogs, those in towns and cities may be less suitable due to traffic and a lack of open spaces. You may also encounter restricted access to parks etc.
