Gloucester - City & Historic Docks
Gloucester - City & Historic Docks
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
2 Hours
1.6 miles
Accessible
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Pirate's Treasure - Can YOU Follow the Trail?
Local builder Jack Knife was hard at work refurbishing an old warehouse in Gloucester Docks. As he swung his sledgehammer into one of the walls, it collapsed to reveal a concealed chamber just large enough to hold a skeleton and a wooden chest!
His hands trembled as he lifted the lid from the chest to reveal an old notebook and rolled up parchment. The parchment was a map showing the location of a previously unknown island in the Bristol Channel, and the notebook was a series of clues leading the way to a spot on this island where something of value was stashed.
The notebook also revealed that Captain Ruby Redhead (presumably the skeleton!) had been a successful pirate. Legend has it that her last voyage ended at these docks, but she arrived penniless… very strange for such a profit-making pirate?!?
Can you solve these clues and discover what Ruby stashed?
Treasure Hunt Through Gloucester City & Historic Docks
Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Gloucester?
Then why not explore Gloucester City & Historic Docks 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?
The Trail takes you from the splendour of the Cathedral through some of the oldest parts of the city. Enjoy the walk to the historic docks and back on a circular route, returning to the spires of St Peters on the green.
Are you ready to follow the trail and discover Captain Ruby Redhead's treasure?
The Details
- A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Gloucester City & Historic Docks
- 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 1.6 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
- Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
- 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!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Gloucester City & Historic Docks Treasure Trail starts at:
Pitt Street
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
GL1 2BH
England
Mini Explorer Club
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Please Note:
The route allows for opportunities to visit Gloucester cathedral and the newly developed dock area as well as the National Waterways museum and the very centre of town too (known as The Cross).
