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  • Engaging Scavenger Hunt Challenge - Test Your Puzzle-Solving Skills
  • Interactive Scavenger Hunt - A Puzzle-Solving Outdoor Challenge
  • Solve Clues & Reveal Hidden Stories in a Scavenger Hunt
  • Race to Solve the Ultimate Treasure Hunt Puzzle
  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
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Dunster - Castle & Gardens

Dunster

Castle & Gardens

Dunster - Castle & Gardens

DCI Inky Quill needs help solving a mystery writer's mysterious end

£10.99 GBP
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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.

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– 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 Dunster 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.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Dunster

Attention all mystery lovers! The town of Dunster is abuzz with the sudden disappearance of the beloved writer, Paige Turner. Just days before her scheduled book signing, an anonymous letter accusing her of plagiarism surfaced, sending shockwaves through the community. But the plot thickens-Paige was found collapsed in the local library archives, where she had been researching the history of the town's residents. Was her death related to the accusations, or did she uncover some dark secrets that led to her demise?

Detective Mystery Through Dunster

Put your detective skills to the test on this thrilling self-guided Detective Mystery Trail through the charming town of Dunster. As you follow the trail, you'll explore the town's historic buildings and landmarks, including the Ancient Priory Gardens, memorial gardens, and Gallox Bridge, before reaching the castle for your final clues.

But beware-the authoress had foreseen her death and left behind a list of suspects and clues. With the help of DCI Inky Quill, can YOU uncover the truth and bring justice to Paige's death?

Grab your detective hats and get ready to solve the mystery of Paige Turner's disappearance in Dunster!

Dunster - Castle & Gardens
Dunster - Castle & Gardens
Dunster - Castle & Gardens
From the case file
Dunster - Castle & Gardens

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 Dunster Treasure Trail starts at:

Dunster Steep car park

Dunster Steep

Dunster

Somerset

TA24 6AS

England

Park in Dunster Steep car park

Dunster Steep

Dunster

Somerset

TA24 6AS

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Dunster
  • 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 miles long and takes 2 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:

Some of the clues in this Trail are in areas of restricted opening hours and the Trail should be preferably be done during the hours of 10.30am to 5.30pm to allow for full access to them all.

There are some steep hills and cobbled pavements to negotiate as you patrol around.

A couple of the clues (5 & 6) along the route of this Trail route are set in an area of restricted access for dogs.

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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