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Canterbury - World Heritage City

Canterbury

World Heritage City

Canterbury - World Heritage City

Operation Victoria Sponge!

£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 Canterbury 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.

Top secret!

We've got a mission for you in

Canterbury

The United Nations Espionage Secret Cake Organisation (UNESCO for short) is in trouble! Their top secret Victoria sponge recipe has been stolen by the notorious Sharon Nuffin, CEO of "Takes The Biscuit". She's locked it away, determined to keep the delicious cake all to herself. But with your help, can UNESCO foil Sharon's plans and recover their beloved recipe?

Spy Mission Through Canterbury - World Heritage City

Gather around, secret agents! We need your help to save UNESCO's Victoria sponge recipe. Your mission is to follow a self-guided trail through the historic centre and green parks of Canterbury, a UNESCO World Heritage City. Along the way, you'll uncover fascinating stories from the city's ancient past.

This won't be a walk in the park… The stakes are high, and Sharon Nuffin is a formidable foe. But with your cunning skills and sharp wit, can you solve the clues, crack the code, and recover the recipe before it's too late?

The fate of UNESCO's Victoria sponge is in your hands… Are YOU up for the challenge?

Canterbury - World Heritage City
Canterbury - World Heritage City
Canterbury - World Heritage City
From the case file
Canterbury - World Heritage City

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 Canterbury Treasure Trail starts at:

Sun Street

Canterbury

Kent

Kent

CT1 2HX

England


Secret Spy Mission Trail

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

The Details

  • A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Canterbury.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
  • 2-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)!

Before you set off on your awesome adventure to explore Canterbury, there are a few things you need to know...

The Trail visits parks that close at dusk, so give yourselves plenty of time to complete these sections before setting off.

Unfortunately, this route isn't suitable for wheelchair users as you will encounter a very steep bank and some narrow bridges with step access along the way. However, those exploring with pushchairs should find this manageable.

Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that it is a busy city centre, so dogs will need to be kept on leads.

The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is at Queningate (CT1 1NG), just a five-minute walk away. Or why not try Canterbury's fantastic Park and Ride service?

There are some fantastic events in Canterbury's calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful city. However, you may find that some of the clues on this Trail become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions. Please check for events before setting off.

There are public toilets available at Clues 04, 08 and 12. The route passes several pubs and a few cafes along the way, as well as some great picnic opportunities!

Looking for more things to do in Canterbury? Make a day of it and uncover more twisting tales of Canterbury's past by visiting Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey or Westgate Towers Museum. If you're up for another challenge, you could take on our other Canterbury Trail and unleash your inner treasure seeker!

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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