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Ashbourne - Historical Market Town

Ashbourne - Historical Market Town

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

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Trail format

Detective Mystery Trail

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

The Great Pancake Mystery - Can YOU Find the Missing Pancake Flipper?

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…

The 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
  • Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
  • 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!
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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

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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