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Ashbourne - Historical Market Town

Ashbourne

Historical Market Town

Ashbourne - Historical Market Town

Crepe around to find the cause of the champion pancake racers demise!

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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 Ashbourne 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 1.8 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

Ashbourne

It's a pancake catastrophe in the historical market town of Ashbourne! Renowned pancake racer, Ron Fast, has mysteriously disappeared while on a routine shopping trip for milk, flour, and 13 dozen eggs. Rumour has it that his fellow football club members, The Shovers, may be behind it. They wanted the Shrove Tuesday celebrations all to themselves and not overshadowed by the pancake racing. But which team member could have a grudge against poor Ron? It's up to YOU to follow the trail of clues scattered around Ashbourne and solve this fun and family-friendly mystery!

Pancake Adventure Through Ashbourne

Join the Chief of East Mids Police, Yuri Niked, as he enlists the help of top detectives to unravel this deliciously puzzling case. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to explore the charming streets of Ashbourne, keeping an eye out for sneaky clues and suspects along the way.

As you make your way through town, you'll encounter fun challenges and playful puzzles, all while learning about Ashbourne's rich history and landmarks. Will YOU be able to do batter than the local bobbies and crack the case?

It's time to put on your detective hat and discover who really did the pancake dirty deed…

Ashbourne - Historical Market Town
Ashbourne - Historical Market Town
Ashbourne - Historical Market Town
From the case file
Ashbourne - Historical Market Town

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 Ashbourne Treasure Trail starts at:

Shawcroft Car Park

Park Road

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

DE6 1RT

England

Shawcroft Car Park

Park Road

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

DE6 1RT

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.8 Miles Walking Distance

1.8 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 Ashbourne
  • 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 1.8 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!

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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