Explore Barlaston Differently
Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

- 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
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1. Choose how you want to explore
Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.
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2. Access it
instantlyYour App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.
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3. Explore
& solveFollow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.
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4. Submit
your answerEnter 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?
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 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
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
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
