Treasure Hunts & Scavenger Hunts in East Midlands

Winding lanes, ancient legends, market town secrets - the East Midlands is packed with places to uncover, and what better way to explore than with a self-guided adventure? Our Treasure Hunts in the East Midlands give you the chance to experience this varied and beautiful region like never before - through puzzles, stories, and brilliant local discoveries.

Whether you`re cracking codes in a cathedral city, following clues through a quiet village, or solving mysteries along a historic canal, each Trail in the East Midlands promises a memorable day out.

Highlights from Across the Region

There`s something magical about seeing somewhere familiar in a brand-new light - or discovering somewhere entirely new. These popular Trails capture the spirit of the East Midlands:

• 🏛️ Lincoln Detective Mystery – Wander uphill through Roman ruins, majestic architecture, and quirky clues in this stunning cathedral city.

• ⚰️ Eyam Treasure Hunt – Dive into the remarkable history of the plague village and piece together a mystery inspired by real events.

• 🍰 Bakewell Treasure Hunt – Explore the home of the famous tart while uncovering secrets hidden among charming stone buildings.

• 🌿 Foxton Locks Spy Mission – Follow the towpath and solve clues as you pass this incredible feat of canal engineering.

• 🌉 Stoke Bruerne Treasure Hunt – Solve puzzles by the water and discover tales of trade and transport in this peaceful village.

• 🧭 Nottingham Lace Market Detective Mystery Trail – Take on a detective-style challenge in Robin Hood’s city, packed with history and modern flair.

Discover Trails Across the East Midlands

This region is made for adventure, with every county offering its own stories to tell:

• Derbyshire - Think dramatic landscapes of Bakewell, pretty villages such as Matlock and (in the case of the plaque village of Eyam) gruesome tales from the past!

• Leicestershire - A mix of canal-side Trails around locations such as Foxton Locks and city centre investigations - including a Richard III themed treasure hunt around Leicester- does it explore a car park I hear you ask? Well, it's a bit more exciting than that!.

• Nottinghamshire - From Sherwood Forest, to leafy market towns such as Newark, there`s lots to explore.

• Northamptonshire - Waterways, lock gates, and Trail treats in places like Stoke Bruerne and Oundle.

• Staffordshire - Industrial heritage, green escapes and hidden gems await.

• Rutland - England`s smallest county, but still full of big adventures.

Each Trail is self-guided, simple to follow, and ready when you are. Just choose your route, grab your fellow explorers, and set off on a day filled with curiosity, laughter, and real-world puzzle solving.

Plan Your East Midlands Adventure Today

Scroll down to explore all Trails in the East Midlands or use the map to zoom into your chosen area. Whether it`s a canal-side stroll, a city centre challenge or a countryside ramble, there`s a Trail waiting to lead the way!