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Cambridge - Fitzwilliam & Riverside

Cambridge

Fitzwilliam & Riverside

Cambridge - Fitzwilliam & Riverside

Who socketed the robot-mad Professor and bolted?

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5* reviews from
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.

– Karunen Pillay Vencatasawmy

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 Cambridge 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 1.7 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

Cambridge

Professor Anne Droid, head of Cambridge University's Artificial Intelligence Department, has been discovered short-circuited! This shocking discovery has left the local police stumped, and it's up to YOU, our top detectives, to step in and solve this perplexing case. Are you ready to put your detective skills to the test?

Scavenger Hunt Through Cambridge - Fitzwilliam & Riverside

Get ready to hit the streets, detectives! This self-guided scavenger hunt takes you on an adventure through the southwest area of Cambridge's city centre. As you follow the trail of evidence, you'll pass by several college buildings and even beside the River Cam. Keep your eyes peeled for hidden gems and potential suspects along the way!

But be warned, this case is no walk in the park. With a number of suspects and potential hardware in play, only the most cunning detectives will be able to piece together the clues and uncover the truth behind Professor Anne Droid's short-circuit.

Cambridge is counting on you… Can YOU crack the clues and solve the mystery of who socketed the robot-mad professor and bolted?

Cambridge - Fitzwilliam & Riverside
Cambridge - Fitzwilliam & Riverside
Cambridge - Fitzwilliam & Riverside
From the case file
Cambridge - Fitzwilliam & Riverside

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 Cambridge Fitzwilliam Treasure Trail starts at:

Trumpington Street

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

CB2 1RB

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.7 Miles Walking Distance

1.7 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog friendly with possible restrictions

Dog Friendly
with Restrictions

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Cambridge Fitzwilliam
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 1.7-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
  • Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
  • Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
  • Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!

More Information:

Before you set off on your awesome adventure to explore Cambridge, there are a few things you need to know...

You can see which area each of our Cambridge Trails cover by clicking this link and downloading the Trail territory PDF.

The route is friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs.

The first clue is located in the museum grounds where dogs aren't allowed to enter, so please only bring your four-legged friends along if a member of your squad can wait with them here. It's also a busy city 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 the Queen Anne Terrace car park (CB1 1ND), just a 12-minute walk away. Or why not try Cambridge’s fantastic Park and Ride service? 

There are some fantastic events in Cambridge’s calendar, all of which are fantastic times to visit this beautiful city. However, you may find that some of the clues on this Trail 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 the beginning and end (in the Fitzwilliam Museum) of the Trail, as well as the middle, and the route passes a few pubs and cafes along the way. 

Looking for more things to do in Cambridge? Make a day of it and visit Whipple Museum or the Fitzwilliam Museum to learn more twisting tales about Cambridge? You could even challenge yourself to our Cambridge Central Trail and let out your inner treasure seeker!

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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