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Basingstoke - Historic Scenic Town

Basingstoke

Historic Scenic Town

Basingstoke - Historic Scenic Town

Glittering German gold - sunk or stolen?

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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.

– 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 Basingstoke 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 2 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.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

Basingstoke

We've stumbled across a worn diary that once belonged to Ida Solvit, one of the Exploration Society's founding members. During the war, a young Ida often watched barges travel up and down Basingstoke Canal, transporting goods from ports on the south coast of England to London. On one occasion, she spotted a barge of German gold pass by - a barge which was announced missing the following day! Eager for adventure, Ida decided to track the boat's movements to try and discover the location horde - recording many Clues and potential hiding spots within her diary. Sadly, she was unsuccessful, and never found time to return after the war. We need help from a TOP adventurer - YOU! Can you follow Ida's Clues and finally find the lost loot?

Treasure Hunt Through Basingstoke

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Basingstoke? Then why not explore this historic and scenic town on this self-guided treasure hunt themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure?

The Trail starts at the Castons long stay car park on New Road and guides you on a circular journey of discovery around the centre of this town of contrasts. The route takes in beautiful churches, scenic parks and historic streets as well as some great shopping opportunities.

Basingstoke - Historic Scenic Town
Basingstoke - Historic Scenic Town
Basingstoke - Historic Scenic Town
From the case file
Basingstoke - Historic Scenic Town

Your answers hold the key...

Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Basingstoke Treasure Trail starts at:

Southern Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

Hampshire

RG21 3DY

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

More Information:

Please Note:

During Summer months, the Basingstoke Festival

is held, which may restrict access to some Clues along the route of this Trail.

Mini Explorer 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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