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Eccleshall - Village Heart & High St.

Eccleshall

Village Heart & High St.

Eccleshall - Village Heart & High St.

Can you find the stolen royal ransom?

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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.

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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 Eccleshall 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.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

Eccleshall

Long ago, in the year 1190, Bishop Hugo Nonant and his brother were accused of stealing the King's ransom. It had been raised to free King Richard I from captivity in Austria after he was taken prisoner on the way home from the Third Crusade. Unable to prove their innocence or summon the silver stash, the brothers fled to the continent to escape persecution. The silver coins were never unearthed… until now!

Local historians were baffled when an ancient, fragile map was discovered in the archives. They've sent it to us at the Exploration Society, and our marvellous team at HQ have recreated the map and translated the clues from Latin. Now, all we need is YOU - a band of top explorers - to follow the clues and pinpoint the place where the silver is stashed away. Good luck!

The Eccleshall Treasure Hunt

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Eccleshall? Then why not explore Eccleshall on this self-guided treasure hunt themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure?

This is a short circular route in a village that packs more interest into a small area than many a large town. The route primarily focuses on the imposing High Street and its buildings, so don't forget your camera!

Join us on the hunt for the lost silver of Eccleshall and become a part of history!

Eccleshall - Village Heart & High St.
Eccleshall - Village Heart & High St.
Eccleshall - Village Heart & High St.
From the case file
Eccleshall - Village Heart & High St.

Your answers hold the key...

Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Eccleshall Treasure Trail starts at:

Stone Road

Eccleshall

Staffordshire

Staffordshire

ST21 6DJ

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

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 with possible restrictions

Dog Friendly
with Restrictions

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Eccleshall
  • 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!

More Information:

Please Note:

We are currently unaware of any restrictions for dogs on this Trail, and whilst most of our Trails can be enjoyed with dogs, those in towns and cities may be less suitable due to traffic and a lack of open spaces. You may also encounter restricted access to parks etc.

Mini Explorer 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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