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Cardiff - Bay & Barrage

Cardiff

Bay & Barrage

Cardiff - Bay & Barrage

Who tried to take the rugby star off the pitch for good?!

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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 Cardiff 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 3 hours of exploring
    Around 2.2 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

Cardiff

It's chaos in Cardiff as the Welsh rugby star, Arff Bach, has gone missing! With the World Cup fast approaching, the team is in turmoil as they search for their key player. But it's up to YOU to crack the case and bring Arff Bach back to the team before it's too late!

Scavenger Hunt Through Cardiff Bay and the Barrage

Put on your detective hats and follow this exciting self-guided Scavenger Hunt Trail through the vibrant Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Starting at Techniquest, you'll uncover twisting tales and discover hidden gems as you make your way to the sea locks at the end of the Barrage.

But beware, the culprit behind Arff Bach's disappearance is still at large, and only the most daring detectives will be able to follow the clues and solve the mystery.

Cardiff is counting on YOU to save the day and kick off the World Cup fair and square!

Cardiff - Bay & Barrage
Cardiff - Bay & Barrage
Cardiff - Bay & Barrage
From the case file
Cardiff - Bay & Barrage

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 Cardiff Bay and the Barrage Treasure Trail starts at:

Stuart Place

Cardiff

South Glamorgan

South Wales

CF10 5BW

Wales

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

3 Hours Duration

3 Hours

2.2 Miles Walking Distance

2.2 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Cardiff Bay.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 2.2-mile ’linear’ Trail (takes 3 hours to complete at your own pace).
  • Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
  • Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
  • Download your Trail now for INSTANT FUN (or receive your copy in the post)!

More Information:

Before you set off on your awesome adventure to explore Cardiff Bay (Bae Caerdydd), there are a few things you need to know...

This route is not circular, so you will need to plan to get back to the start. The last clue is at the water bus stop at the end of the Barrage, so we suggest you get the water bus or the land train back to the bay.

The route is not friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs.

Bring your four-legged friends along! This is a dog-friendly Trail.

The closest long-stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is at Mermaid Quay (CF10 5BS), just a four-minute walk away.

There are some fantastic events in Cardiff Bay's calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful area of the city. Cardiff Bay is also a popular filming location, and you may find that some of the clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact Cardiff Tourist Information.

There are public toilets available towards the beginning and middle of the Trail, but the only refreshment stops are at the start of the route, so pack plenty of supplies to keep you going. 

Looking for more things to do in Cardiff Bay? Make a day of it and visit the Norwegian Church or brush up on your science knowledge at Techniquest? You could even challenge yourself to one of our other Cardiff Trails!

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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