Explore Doncaster 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 2.5 hours of exploring
Around 2.3 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
Doncaster
Attention all detectives! A beloved member of the community, Winnie Trotter, has vanished under strange circumstances. Rumour has it that Winnie was a bit of a dark horse and involved in some shady dealings with local criminals. Now, with foal play suspected, it's up to YOU to solve the mystery and bring justice to the town.
Investigation Through Doncaster
Join Detective Chief Inspector Donnie Caster on an immersive self-guided Treasure Hunt through the charming town of Doncaster. As you follow the trail, you'll explore local landmarks such as the theatre, museum, park, market, minster, and old Roman fort.
With a long list of suspects and plenty of evidence to sift through, it's up to YOU to whinny down the field and uncover the truth before the guilty party gallops away. Are you up for the challenge?
The chase is on… Don't hang around fur-long, join the investigation today!
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 Doncaster Treasure Trail starts at:
1 Priory Place
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 1BN
England
Trail Details:
- A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Doncaster
- 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 2.3 miles long and takes 2.5+ 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!
More Information:
Please Note:
The route follows pavements and footpaths throughout with lowered kerbs available and a ramp alternative to the one set of three steps, so is marked as suitable for wheelchair and pushchair users.
There are plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants near the start, middle and end of this Trail. Public toilets are available towards the end and also in the main shopping centres.
The Trail is also Dog friendly trail, please bring a lead though.
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?
