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Durham - Old Elvet & Cathedral

Durham

Old Elvet & Cathedral

Durham - Old Elvet & Cathedral

Stop the sinister scientist's barmy bridge break scheme!

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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.

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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 Durham 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 1.5 hours of exploring
    Around 1 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.

Top secret!

We've got a mission for you in

Durham

Barmy Bridge Break Could Cause Chaos!

Once again, notorious scientist Dr Mak Hehm is up to no good. This time, he’s concocted a sinister plot to hold Durham City to ransom! The mad doctor has injected a special solution into nine of Durham’s river bridges, and with the press of a button, they will all turn to jelly, trapping the town in chaos. But there’s a twist – no one will be able to cross the river without using one of his overpriced boats, and the profits will fund his next wicked scheme.

Luckily, our undercover agent Ann Onymous has been spying on Dr Hehm and his henchmen. She’s sent valuable intel to HQ, which could help us deactivate the device. Your mission is to solve the clues around Durham and crack the code that will save the bridges – but be careful! Ghosts and ghouls might try to disrupt your progress and stop you from discovering the key to stopping Dr Hehm.

The Great Spy Adventure in Durham

Prepare for an exciting self-guided adventure through Durham City. This thrilling trail will lead you around the town, from the market square to the Cathedral, as you solve clues, uncover hidden secrets, and learn more about Durham's fascinating history. Your mission involves sneaking around, gathering intel, and outwitting the henchmen while working as a team.

Are you ready to save Durham and its bridges? Let’s crack the code and release the city from Dr Hehm's grip!

Durham - Old Elvet & Cathedral
Durham - Old Elvet & Cathedral
Durham - Old Elvet & Cathedral
From the case file
Durham - Old Elvet & Cathedral

Everything you've uncovered has led to this...

Use the intelligence you've gathered, crack the final challenge and bring the mission to a successful close.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Durham City Spy Treasure Trail starts at:

Millennium Place

Durham

County Durham

County Durham

DH1 1WA

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

1.5 Hours Duration

1.5 Hours

1 Mile Walking Distance

1 mile

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail around Durham
  • 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 mile 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
  • 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!

Mini Secret Agent 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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