• Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Castle & Market Town Treasure Trail - front cover
  • Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Castle & Market Town Treasure Trail - story page
  • Portland - Castle & Chesil Beach Treasure Trail

    Unravel the Biscuit Mystery

  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
  • Interactive Scavenger Hunt - A Puzzle-Solving Outdoor Challenge
  • Track Down Clues & Solve Riddles in This Scavenger Quest
  • Follow the Clues & Unlock the Secrets of a Thrilling Quest
  • Race to Solve the Ultimate Treasure Hunt Puzzle
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Castle & Market Town

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Castle & Market Town

Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Castle & Market Town

Who hobnobbed the brilliant biscuit baker?

£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 Ashby-de-la-Zouch 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 1.5 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

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Attention all detectives! A biscuit emergency has arisen in the charming town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The renowned biscuit baker, Gary Bauldie, has been found slumped in the castle ruins, and his secret recipe has gone missing! With a takeover looming and a dastardly suspect with a solid alibi, the local police are stumped.

But fear not, dear detectives, for Detective Chief Inspector Richard Tea is on the case and has called upon YOU to assist in solving this tasty mystery. Can you uncover the truth and find the missing recipe?

The Great Biscuit Hunt in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Get ready for a fun and family-friendly adventure through the castle and market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch! As you explore the town, you'll come across sneaky clues hidden in historic buildings, permanent features, and intriguing landmarks. Keep your eyes peeled for anything that may lead you to the culprit!

But be careful, dear detectives, as the suspect may be closer than you think. With Gary Bauldie's love for biscuits and his recent resistance against the notorious Jamie Dodger, anything is possible.

Are you ready to put your detective skills to the test and solve the case of the missing secret recipe in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Castle & Market Town
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Castle & Market Town
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Castle & Market Town
From the case file
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Castle & 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 Ashby-de-la-Zouch Treasure Trail starts at:

Ashby-de-la-Zouch Library & Museum

North Street

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Leicestershire

LE65 1HU

England

North Street Car Park

North Street

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Leicestershire

LE65 1HU

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

1.5 Hours Duration

1.5 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Ashby-de-la-Zouch
  • 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 1.5 miles 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 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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