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Barnstaple - Riverside & Market Town

Barnstaple

Riverside & Market Town

Barnstaple - Riverside & Market Town

Barnstaple's retailers at the mercy of smugglers!

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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 Barnstaple 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 1.6 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.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Barnstaple

In the quaint town of Barnstaple, a scandal is brewing among the local retailers. Rumours are spreading that a shopkeeper in Butchers Row is selling inferior imported goods as high-quality, locally-sourced products. This has caused an uproar among the struggling retailers, who fear for their reputation and sales. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) suspects that this is the work of a notorious gang known as Fearless Take Action (FETA). The pressure is on for Police Chief Ivanta Crackadiscase to put an end to this illegal operation. That's where YOU come in, her top detectives. Do YOU have what it takes to solve the clues, uncover the leader of FETA, and reveal their weapon of choice?

A Detective Mystery in Barnstaple - Riverside & Market Town

Looking for a fun and exciting adventure in Barnstaple that the whole family can enjoy? Look no further than this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail. Starting at the Tourist Information Centre, you'll follow a circular route through this charming market town. Along the way, you'll take in a scenic riverside walk and pass by the Heritage Centre and Guildhall, in what is known as the "best blooming town in the world!"

As you make your way through Barnstaple, you'll come across sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can YOU use your detective skills to eliminate suspects and solve the mystery?

The town is counting on YOU! Are YOU ready to take on the challenge and solve the case?

Barnstaple - Riverside & Market Town
Barnstaple - Riverside & Market Town
Barnstaple - Riverside & Market Town
From the case file
Barnstaple - Riverside & Market Town

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 Barnstaple Treasure Trail starts at:

Taw Vale

Barnstaple

Devon

Devon

EX32 8NJ

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.6 Miles Walking Distance

1.6 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Barnstaple
  • 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 1.6 miles long and takes 2 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!

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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