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Bellingham - Town & Riverside

Bellingham

Town & Riverside

Bellingham - Town & Riverside

A legacy, and a chance to make amends, are in your hands...

£10.99 GBP
£10.99 GBP
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5* reviews from
8,000+ happy families

They are a really good and fun way to explore a new town or city, or your local area... Suitable for all ages. We are in our 70's.

– Laura Reeves

We were a group of 3 generations between 17 and 70ish – you really don't need to have children with you to enjoy these trails.

– Sarah Smith

Makes exploring towns really fun.

– Karunen Pillay Vencatasawmy

Great little adventures... and at £10.99 they are good value.

– L Stewart

Fantastic time spent exploring, treasure hunting, seeing new places.

– Jane Stevens

We got to see new places and things you wouldn’t notice, if you were simply walking round.

– Laura Beale

Brilliant fun, covering all ages. I've done these alone, with my teen kids and even did one as a first date!

– Zara Lyford

A great way of visiting a place in a way you wouldn't normally.

– DaveB3650

You look at features of towns you don't normally notice.

– Rachel Hill

Enjoyable solving clues and going to places in the town which we never knew existed.

– Mr Stephen Parnell

An excellent way of exploring a new or familiar place.

– Lucien Riviere

We learnt new details about a location we thought we knew.

– Kate Hood

Explore Bellingham Differently

Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

A family reading a Treasure Trails booklet together on a sunny street
  • Follow a carefully planned self-guided route through the area
  • Use real landmarks and features to crack around 18 clever clues
  • Notice fascinating features you'd normally walk straight past
  • Great fun for everyone from 6 to 106
  • Around 2 hours of exploring
    Around 2 miles of walking
  • One trail is perfect for up to 5 people

How it Works

  1. 1. Choose how you want to explore

    Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.

  2. 2. Access it
    instantly

    Your App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.

  3. 3. Explore
    & solve

    Follow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.

  4. 4. Submit
    your answer

    Enter your final
    answer online to
    reveal the ending.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Bellingham

Step into the world of the Charlton family, descendants of the daring Border Reivers! After uncovering an ancient stolen timepiece, a group of young Charltons planned to return it at a grand feast. But on the night of the event, disaster struck - the heirloom vanished! The young Reivers are convinced someone at the feast swiped it. Now, it's up to YOU to uncover the truth, clear the innocent, and solve the mystery before the precious timepiece is lost forever. The Reivers’ legacy is in your hands... Can you crack the case?

Treasure Hunt Through Bellingham - Town & Riverside

Are you ready for a family-friendly day of fun and adventure in Bellingham? Then embark on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail. Follow the clues to eliminate suspects as you explore this historical town and find out whodunnit!

This circular Trail starts in the centre of this village-like town and takes you on a journey through the town and along the banks of the North Tyne. Along the way, you will encounter St Cuthbert's Well, an intriguing town hall and the old railway goods yard. Keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments.

Can YOU solve the clues and help clear the names of our young Reivers?

Bellingham - Town & Riverside
Bellingham - Town & Riverside
Bellingham - Town & Riverside
From the case file
Bellingham - Town & Riverside

Every clue brings you closer to the truth...

Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Bellingham Treasure Trail starts at:

Manchester Square

Bellingham

Hexham

Northumbria

NE48 2AH

England

Hareshaw Linn Car Park

Bellingham

Hexham

Northumbria

NE48 2DA

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Bellingham
  • 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 2 miles long and takes 2 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
  • 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!

More Information:

Before you embark on your intriguing investigation around Bellingham, here are a few handy tips...

Mixed Terrain - The route around this village-like town includes some steps, gravel paths, grassy paths, narrow pavements and a section of riverside path, and is therefore not suitable for wheelchair or pushchair users. Just a heads-up - the riverside path may be muddy after rainfall - we've included a detour if you wish to avoid the mud, but we recommend suitable footwear.

Bring Your Furry Sidekicks - While much of the Trail winds through the town, there is a green open space (Jubilee Field) where your canine companions might get the chance for a run. Just check any local bylaws before you let them loose.

Parking Sorted! - You’ve got three options close to the start point, all detailed within the Trail booklet: Hareshaw Linn Walk car park (NE48 2BZ), Jubilee Field (NE48 2JT), or Fairstead (NE48 2DS), all a few minutes' walk away. On street parking nearer the start may also be available.

Need the Loo? – Public toilets are available on the main street near Fountain Cottage Café and B&B, not far from the start of the Trail. Local pubs and cafés also have facilities for customers.

Want to Make a Day of It?

History Fix – if open, the Heritage Centre which you'll see towards the end of the Trail allows you to "see, hear and absorb the fascinating history of this special part of Northumberland."

Geography Fix - the Hareshaw Linn Walk is a fantastic detour which leads you through this 'Site of Special Scientific Interest' and across six bridges to reach a spectacular 30ft waterfall. Allow an extra 2 hours to follow the well-signed path there and back (3 miles in total) and be prepared for rough paths and steps along the way.

Mini Detective 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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