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Barlaston - Canals & Famous Pottery

Barlaston

Canals & Famous Pottery

Barlaston - Canals & Famous Pottery

Mad potter causes mayhem! Can you stop him?

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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.

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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 Barlaston 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 2.25 hours of exploring
    Around 2.6 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

Barlaston

Attention all secret agents and treasure seekers! Chief Laura Norder needs your help to retrieve stolen plans from the clutches of failed pottery designer, Clarence Rock. He has taken over the world-famous Wedgwood factory in Barlaston and is holding it for ransom. But be careful, his hideout is filled with booby traps and henchmen who will stop at nothing to protect their boss.

Spy Mission Through Barlaston - Canals & Famous Pottery

Embark on a thrilling spy mission through the picturesque village of Barlaston and along the scenic Trent and Mersey Canal. As you follow the Trail, keep your eyes peeled for clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and historic monuments. Only the most daring and cunning spies will be able to crack the code and retrieve the stolen plans from the safe.

But the adventure doesn't end there! As a reward for your successful mission, you'll be able to explore the landscaped grounds of the world-famous Wedgwood factory, visit the visitor centre, and peruse the factory shop.

Will YOU take on the Mad Potter's Revenge and save the day?

Barlaston - Canals & Famous Pottery
Barlaston - Canals & Famous Pottery
Barlaston - Canals & Famous Pottery
From the case file
Barlaston - Canals & Famous Pottery

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 Barlaston - pottery skulduggery! Treasure Trail starts at:

The Upper House Hotel & Restaurant

The Green

Barlaston

Staffordshire

ST12 9AE

England

The Upper House Hotel & Restaurant

The Green

Barlaston

Staffordshire

ST12 9AE

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2.25 Hours Duration

2.25 Hours

2.6 Miles Walking Distance

2.6 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail around Barlston
  • 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 2.6 miles long and takes 2.25 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: Due to the presence of a substantial and unavoidable step along the route of this mission, this Trail is unsuitable for those in wheelchairs.

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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