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Axminster - Axe Valley Market Town

Axminster

Axe Valley Market Town

Axminster - Axe Valley Market Town

Crack the code to lift the curse of the evil weevils!

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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 Axminster 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.

Top secret!

We've got a mission for you in

Axminster

Axminster, a quaint market town famous for its carpet industry, is in grave danger. The notorious weevil breeder, Anita Picker, also known as Nit to her weevil breeding friends, has hatched a wicked plan to devastate the town. She has created a device containing millions of tiny wool-eating weevils and plans to detonate it, leaving the townsfolk with no choice but to replace their beloved carpets with laminate flooring.

The regulators for the carpet industry, OFCARP, have reached out for help, and they're looking for the best agents to solve the clues and deactivate the device before it's too late. But beware, there are weevil guardians out there who will do anything to stop you. Are you ready to take on this thrilling adventure and save Axminster from destruction?

The Curse of the Evil Weevils - A Family-friendly, Self-guided Trail

Get ready to embark on a fun and immersive self-guided walking adventure through the charming town of Axminster. As you follow the trail, you'll uncover sneaky clues hidden in historic buildings, permanent features, and intriguing monuments. This trail is designed to be a fun and engaging experience for the whole family, with a strong storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Starting in the heart of Axminster, you'll make your way through the town, following the clues left behind by Nit. But be careful, she's one step ahead, and only the most daring and clever agents will be able to crack the code and deactivate the device.

Axminster is counting on you... Can you save the town from the curse of the evil weevils?

Axminster - Axe Valley Market Town
Axminster - Axe Valley Market Town
Axminster - Axe Valley Market Town
From the case file
Axminster - Axe Valley Market Town

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 Axminster Treasure Trail starts at:

Axminster Station

Station Yard

Axminster

Devon

EX13 5PF

England

Axminster Station Car Park

Station Yard

Axminster

Devon

EX13 5PF

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

1.5 Hours Duration

1.5 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail around Axminster
  • 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!

More Information:

Please Note:

One clue is set in an area that is locked daily at night and on some Sundays, so please make sure you leave enough time to complete your mission!

Start point What3Words location: ///sleepy.elders.reeling

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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