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Unravel C.A.V.E.R.N.'s Plot
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Crack the code to find the Dickens manuscript thief!
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Explore Broadstairs 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 hours of exploring
Around 1.6 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
Broadstairs
Join the ranks of top agents as you embark on a thrilling Spy Mission Trail through the picturesque town of Broadstairs. The town's peaceful facade hides a sinister secret-Charles Dickens' unpublished manuscript has gone missing and is believed to contain valuable information about the town's hidden tunnels and caves.
The manuscript may have fallen into the hands of the notorious spy ring, C.A.V.E.R.N, and we need your help to crack the case and uncover the identity of the spy who stole it. Are you ready for the challenge, Agents?
Treasure Hunt Through Broadstairs
Prepare to put your espionage skills to the test on this self-guided Treasure Hunt through the charming town of Broadstairs. Your mission will take you along the magical seafront, through two beautiful parks, and along the bustling high street. Keep an eye out for hidden clues and Dickens-related puzzles as you discover the town's history and its secrets.
What could the mysterious manuscript reveal? Only the most daring agents will be able to crack the clues and uncover the truth. Good luck on your adventure!
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 Broadstairs Treasure Trail starts at:
Albion Street Car Park
Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 1NE
England
Spy
Mission
Hours
miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
Trail Details:
- A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Broadstairs.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
- 1.6-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!
More Information:
Navigating The Route
This is a circular spy mission around Broadstairs’ town centre, parks and seafront, with agents following pavements, pathways and coastal routes as they track down the stolen manuscript and expose the C.A.V.E.R.N. operative.
The route includes narrow pavements, a few steps and some uneven sections, so while it is pushchair-friendly in parts, smaller agents may need assistance in places.
⚠️ Important: You will be travelling along busy streets, tight pavements and seafront paths, so agents should stay alert at all times, walk in single file where needed and keep younger operatives under close supervision. Extra care is required near roads and along the clifftop sections.
Getting There
Time to deploy your agents and begin the mission:
By car: Albion Street Car Park (CT10 1NE) is your recommended undercover base and starting point.
By public transport: Broadstairs is well served by train and bus routes, with the town centre and start point within easy walking distance from the station.
Your mission begins near Holy Trinity Church, just across from the car park on Nelson Place - so step into position and begin scanning for your first piece of intel immediately.
Need the Loo?
Even elite agents need a quick comfort break!
Toilets can be found at Croft’s Place car park near Clue 06, within Victoria Gardens around Clue 13, and again near the end of your mission, giving you a few well-timed opportunities to pause and regroup.
Bring Your Furry Sidekicks
Four-legged agents are welcome on this mission.
With a mix of town streets, gardens and seafront paths, it’s a great outing for canine companions - just keep leads handy near roads, crowds and clifftop edges.
Food & Drink Stops
Agents, you’ll find plenty of safe zones to refuel!
There are lots of cafés, shops and eateries in the town centre before Clue 07 and again along the seafront after Clue 11, making it easy to grab supplies as you go.
You might even want to bring a picnic to enjoy by the sea or in the gardens while reviewing your intel.
Want to Make a Day of It?
Seafront Views and Coastal Atmosphere
Broadstairs offers classic seaside scenery, with sandy bays, clifftop paths and open views adding drama to your mission.
Parks, Gardens and Hidden Corners
Victoria Gardens and other green spaces provide a quieter stretch of the mission - perfect for regrouping or spotting suspicious activity.
Dickens, Stories and Secret Passages
With strong links to Charles Dickens, Broadstairs is packed with literary history - and, if the rumours are true, a network of hidden tunnels beneath your feet… just the sort of place a shadowy agent might disappear.
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?
