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Untangle the Derby Mystery!
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Factory boss meets silky end - don't let the culprit slip away!
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Explore Derby 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 1.5 hours of exploring
Around 1.5 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.
Great detectives needed!
A mystery is waiting to be solved in
Derby
Something strange is happening at the Derby Silk Mill-the town's most famous silk factory. The owner, Manda Plant, was discovered in a rather unusual state-wrapped in silk from head to toe. The detectives have interviewed several witnesses and have drawn up a list of suspects, but none of the evidence seems to point to a culprit. It's up to YOU, the top detectives, to unravel the mystery and catch the silk thief in the act!
Self-Guided Detective Mystery Through Derby City Centre
Are you ready for a day of family-friendly adventure in Derby? Embark on this self-guided detective mystery-themed Treasure Trail and explore the city in a whole new way. Starting at the main entrance of the cathedral, you'll follow the Trail through the Silk Mill museum, Market Square, the Quad, the fish market, the library, and the art museum. Along the way, you'll discover hidden gems of Derby's history as you solve clues and eliminate suspects.
But beware-the culprit is clever and has left threads of evidence scattered throughout the city centre. Only the most eagle-eyed detectives will be able to find and examine them all to crack the case.
Derby City Centre awaits… Are YOU ready to solve the mystery and catch the silk thief in the act?
Every clue brings you closer to the truth...
Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.
Trail Information
Trail Information
Trail Location
The Derby City Centre Treasure Trail starts at:
West Avenue
Derby
Derbyshire
Derbyshire
DE1 3GP
England
Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
1.5 Hours
1.5 miles
Accessible
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Details
- A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Derby
- 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 1.5 miles long and takes 1.5 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 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?
