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    Crack the Code, Save the Fish!

  • Solve Puzzles & Explore a Fun Treasure Hunt Adventure
  • Discover Hidden Clues & Solve Riddles in This Treasure Hunt
  • Track Down Clues & Crack the Codes in an Outdoor Treasure Hunt
  • Follow the Clues & Unlock Secrets in This Thrilling Quest
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Bishop's Stortford - Park & Towpath

Bishop's Stortford

Park & Towpath

Bishop's Stortford - Park & Towpath

Stop evil fryer Vishan Jipps before it's too late!

£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 Bishop's Stortford 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 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

Bishop's Stortford

The town of Bishop's Stortford is buzzing with excitement as the annual fishing competition approaches. But little do the tourists know, a sinister plot is afoot. Local chip shop owner, Vishan Jipps, has planted a device on the riverbed that will force all edible fish to jump straight into his fryers. It's up to YOU - our top agents at Secret Herts Spy HQ - to crack the clues, discover the code, and deactivate the device before midnight tonight!

Spy Mission Through Bishop's Stortford - Park & Towpath

Are you ready for an action-packed day with family and friends? Look no further than this self-guided spy mission themed Treasure Hunt Trail through Bishop's Stortford. Starting at the Tourist Information Centre in Market Square, you'll wind your way through the town's streets, past stunning Memorial Park and its incredible historical site, and along the peaceful River Stort towpath.

Keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments - can you solve them all and crack the code before it's too late?

The fate of the fishing competition rests in your hands - are you up for the challenge?

Bishop's Stortford - Park & Towpath
Bishop's Stortford - Park & Towpath
Bishop's Stortford - Park & Towpath
From the case file
Bishop's Stortford - Park & Towpath

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 Bishop's Stortford Treasure Trail starts at:

Bishop's Stortford Tourist Information Centre

Market Square

Bishop's Stortford

Hertfordshire

CM23 3UU

England

Parking available in Basbow Lane pay and display car park

Basbow Lane

Bishop's Stortford

Hertfordshire

CM23 2NA

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2.5 Hours Duration

2.5 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail around Bishop's Stortford
  • 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 miles long and takes 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
  • 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 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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