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Banbury - Scenic Parks & Statues

Banbury

Scenic Parks & Statues

Banbury - Scenic Parks & Statues

Banbury bun baker meets a sticky end

£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 Banbury 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 2.5 hours of exploring
    Around 2.5 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

Banbury

The town of Banbury is in shock as beloved baker, Kaye Kisgrate, has been found face down in a giant mixing bowl. Known for her famous sticky buns, Kaye was dedicated to keeping the recipe a secret and ensuring its popularity. Now, the Chief Inspector and his team are on the hunt for the culprit, but they need your help to solve this sweet crime.

Treasure Hunt Through Banbury's Parks and Statues

Looking for a fun and family-friendly activity in Banbury? Look no further than this self-guided Treasure Trail! As you follow the route, keep an eye out for sneaky clues hidden on buildings, landmarks, and monuments. As you eliminate suspects and solve the mystery, you'll also get to explore the town's scenic parks and famous cross and statue.

Your adventure begins at the canal, in front of the Museum, and takes you on a fascinating journey through Banbury's town centre. From there, you'll pass by the historic cross and statue before heading through scenic parks and returning along the towpath to your starting point.

Are you ready to put your detective skills to the test and solve the Sticky Bun Mystery in Banbury?

Banbury - Scenic Parks & Statues
Banbury - Scenic Parks & Statues
Banbury - Scenic Parks & Statues
From the case file
Banbury - Scenic Parks & Statues

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 Banbury Treasure Trail starts at:

Banbury Museum & Gallery

Spiceball Park Road

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 2PQ

England

Castle Quay North 2 Car Park

Chamberlaine Court, Spiceball Park Road

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 2PA

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2.5 Hours Duration

2.5 Hours

2.5 Miles Walking Distance

2.5 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Banbury
  • 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 involves approximately 2.5 miles of walking, and will take around 2.5 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
  • Linear Trail route
  • 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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