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Howden - Manor House & Minster

Howden

Manor House & Minster

Howden - Manor House & Minster

Who put an end to dodgy jeweller Fay Kemralds?!

£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.

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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 Howden 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.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Howden

In the quaint town of Howden, a scandal has rocked the community. The town's beloved jeweller, Fay Kemralds, was found dead in her shop. It turns out that she had been selling cheap imitation jewels as genuine, angering the honest traders of Howden. Now, the detective leading the case, Willie Solvit, needs YOUR help to solve the clues and uncover the culprit.

The Howden Whodunnit - A Detective Mystery Trail

Are you ready for an exciting adventure? Grab your family and friends and head to Howden to embark on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the trail, keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can YOU eliminate the suspects and discover whodunit?

The Trail begins in the Market Place, taking you through the charming town of Howden. Along the way, you'll pass quaint shops, historic buildings, and even the Bishop's Manor House. Take a stroll through Ashes Playing Fields and admire the stunning Minster with its famous chancel ruins.

Put on your detective hat and join the investigation in Howden!

Howden - Manor House & Minster
Howden - Manor House & Minster
Howden - Manor House & Minster
From the case file
Howden - Manor House & Minster

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 Howden Treasure Trail starts at:

Market Place

Howden

East Riding of Yorkshire

East Yorkshire

DN14 7BL

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

1.5 Hours Duration

1.5 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Howden
  • 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: The gates to Howden Minster (Clues 19 & 20) are only open during daylight hours.

Starting in the central market square you will immediately be drawn to the quaint shops and historic buildings. Do not fear, you will return here later so will have plenty of opportunity to sample the wares on offer.

This detective mystery Walking Trail is 1.5 miles in length and will last about 1.5 hours. It is suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and all ages!

You will need to cross a short section of grassed area in Ashes Playing Fields. Therefore, suitable footwear will be necessary in bad weather and pushchair and wheelchair users may require assistance to cross any muddy patches.

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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