Carmarthen - Historic County Town
Carmarthen - Historic County Town
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
1.5 Hours
1.5 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Mysterious Disappearance of Merlin's Tree
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!
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.
- Solve the mystery and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for INSTANT FUN (or receive your copy in the post)!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Carmarthen Treasure Trail starts at:
St Catherine Street
Carmarthen
Carmarthenshire
Ceredigion And Carmarthenshire
SA31 1GA
Wales
Mini Detective Club
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
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.
