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Carmarthen - Historic County Town

Carmarthen

Historic County Town

Carmarthen - Historic County Town

Green-fingered figure suffers a folly fate!

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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 Carmarthen 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 1.5 hours of exploring
    Around 1.5 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

Carmarthen

Long, long ago, legend has it that the famous wizard, Merlin, prophesied that the town of Carmarthen would fall if a certain oak tree was ever removed. The locals heeded his words for centuries, until one day, the ancient tree was finally taken down. Despite the community's fears, the town continued to stand strong. But now, popular gardener Teresa Green, the one responsible for removing the tree's stump, has gone missing! Was the prophecy coming to pass, or could there be a more sinister explanation? Chief Inspector Eve Ningall needs the help of top detectives to uncover the truth and solve this puzzling case.

A Detective Mystery Through Carmarthen

Join the investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Merlin's Tree in this immersive and family-friendly self-guided detective mystery trail through the historic county town of Carmarthen. Explore the town's landmarks, including the historic castle and St Peter's Church, as you gather clues and unravel the truth behind Teresa Green's vanishing act.

But beware, this is no ordinary case. With the possibility of a centuries-old prophecy and a seemingly innocent gardener as the prime suspect, this investigation is growing into a tricky one. Can you pinch out the real culprit and unearth the incriminating evidence to solve the mystery once and for all?

Get ready for a thrilling adventure through Carmarthen… Good luck, detectives!

Carmarthen - Historic County Town
Carmarthen - Historic County Town
Carmarthen - Historic County Town
From the case file
Carmarthen - Historic County 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 Carmarthen Treasure Trail starts at:

St Catherine Street

Carmarthen

Carmarthenshire

Ceredigion And Carmarthenshire

SA31 1GA

Wales



Detective Mystery Trail

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

1.5 Hours Duration

1.5 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly


The Details

  • A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Carmarthen.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 1.5-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 1.5 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 Carmarthen (Caerfyrddin), there are a few things you need to know...

The castle, along with lots of independent shops, are closed on Sundays.

The route isn’t friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs due to unavoidable steps and some steep inclines.

Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that it is a busy town 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 St Catherine’s Walk (SA31 1GA), just a four-minute walk away.

There are some fantastic events in Carmarthen’s calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful town. However, you may find that some of the Clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions. We recommend checking for events before you set off on your investigation.

There are public toilets available towards Merlin’s Walk, and the route passes several pubs, snack shops and a few cafes along the way. 

Looking for more things to do in Carmarthen? Make a day of it and visit Oriel King Street Gallery for an art fix. Head just outside of town to explore Carmarthenshire County Museum in Abergwili or take a trip on the Gwili Railway with a vintage train experience departing from nearby Bronwydd Arms.

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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