• Bampton - Town & Castle Treasure Trail - front cover
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    Can You Shear the Truth?

  • Track Down Clues & Solve Riddles in This Scavenger Quest
  • Interactive Scavenger Hunt - A Puzzle-Solving Outdoor Challenge
  • Engaging Scavenger Hunt Challenge - Test Your Puzzle-Solving Skills
  • Race to Solve the Ultimate Treasure Hunt Puzzle
  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
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Bampton - Town & Castle

Bampton

Town & Castle

Bampton - Town & Castle

Sheep farmer's demise causes shear shock!

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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 Bampton 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 1.4 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

Bampton

Oh no! The annual Bampton Fair is in jeopardy as local sheep farmer, Hughie-Ewe Shearingup, has met an untimely end at the hands of an unknown assailant. Without Hughie's prized fleeces, there's a real chance that this year's fair won't go ahead. But fear not! The new Chief in town, DCI Ineda Clew-Tusolv, is determined to crack the case and bring the culprit to justice.

Bamp-ton in Crisis

Join forces with DCI Clew-Tusolv and become part of an exciting self-guided walking adventure through the charming town of Bampton. As you explore, you'll uncover clues, solve puzzles, and eliminate suspects in order to save the fair. But beware, Chief has a "sheepish" feeling that Hughie's long-time rival, Brittany Shears, may be involved.

Your journey begins at the Bampton Town Hall, where you'll receive your mission briefing. From there, you'll make your way through the town, passing by local landmarks, quaint shops, and scenic countryside. Keep your eyes peeled for hidden clues and cleverly disguised evidence that will lead you closer to solving the case.

The fate of the Bampton Fair is in your hands... Will you be able to save the day?

Bampton - Town & Castle
Bampton - Town & Castle
Bampton - Town & Castle
From the case file
Bampton - Town & Castle

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 Bampton Treasure Trail starts at:

Station Road Car Park

Station Road

Bampton

Devon

EX16 9NG

England

Station Road Car Park

Station Road

Bampton

Devon

EX16 9NG

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.4 Miles Walking Distance

1.4 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog friendly with possible restrictions

Dog Friendly
with Restrictions

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Bampton.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 1.4-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
  • Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
  • Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
  • Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!

More Information:

Before you set off on your awesome adventure to explore Bampton, there are a few things you need to know...

The route is pushchair accessible though the terrain is hilly in parts of the Trail. Lighter pushchairs should handle it fine.

PLEASE NOTE - Most of the Trail is dog-friendly but they are not allowed in the castle area (Clues 14 &15), so one of your team will have to wait outside with them. Also, most parts of the Trail are along a main road, so dogs will need to be kept on leads.

The Trail start point is the Station Road Car Park (EX16 9GE).

There are some fantastic events in Bampton's calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful town. However, you may find that some of the clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions. We recommend checking for events before you set off on your investigation.

There are public toilets available in the car park at the beginning and end of the Trail, and the route passes several pubs, cafes and shops along the way. There's also a playpark halfway through the Trail, so any younger members of your team can let off some steam if needed!

Looking for more things to do in Bampton? Why not visit Bampton Library and Resource Centre to learn more fascinating details about its history. Or if the weather looks promising, why not pack a picnic to enjoy at the site of Bampton Castle?

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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