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Ipswich - Town & Waterfront

Ipswich

Town & Waterfront

Ipswich - Town & Waterfront

Crack the code and stop the virus in it's tracks

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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 Ipswich 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.

Top secret!

We've got a mission for you in

Ipswich

Congratulations Tango Tango 1-5 on securing the virus and therefore completing Phase 1 of your mission! But the mission isn't over yet. You must now exfiltrate yourself and your team out of the area and get the virus back to HQ so an antidote can be developed. The command centre will activate the recovery plan on receipt of the secure code. However, because of enemy agent activity, this code has been "scrambled". A team of friendly partisans has set a number of clues around the local area, and it's up to you to solve them all to reveal the code.

Spy Mission Through Ipswich

Slippery spies, this mission just got serious! Your self-guided Spy Mission Trail will have you tiptoeing through the heart of Ipswich, weaving through the town centre and around the waterfront. You'll need to act like a true Secret Agent to avoid being intercepted as you carry out the next phase of this vital operation. Tango Tango 1-5, the fate of the country is in your hands!

The first phase of your assignment is complete - you've secured the virus and must return it to HQ so our science-whizzes can concoct the antidote. But enemy spies are desperate to thwart your mission! We need to initiate the recovery plan to get you out of there, but first, you need to supply us with the correct activation code. Our field agents have scattered clues to the scrambled code around Ipswich. We know you have what it takes to solve the clues and crack the code. Good luck!

Ipswich - Town & Waterfront
Ipswich - Town & Waterfront
Ipswich - Town & Waterfront
From the case file
Ipswich - Town & Waterfront

Everything you've uncovered has led to this...

Use the intelligence you've gathered, crack the final challenge and bring the mission to a successful close.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Ipswich Treasure Trail starts at:

27 Grafton Way

Ipswich

Suffolk

Suffolk

IP1 1AX

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog friendly with possible restrictions

Dog Friendly
with Restrictions

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Ipswich.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
  • 2-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:

Navigating The Route

This is a circular spy mission through Ipswich’s Waterfront and town centre, with agents following pavements and clear paths as they work to recover the scrambled recovery code and safely exfiltrate.

The route is mostly along well maintained pavements and paths, making it suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Important: You will be travelling through busy town streets and crossing multiple roads, as well as walking close to open water along the Waterfront, so agents should use pedestrian crossings where available, stay alert at all times and keep younger operatives under close supervision.

HQ also advises staying well back from the water’s edge, as enemy agents may be “patrolling” below the surface… 👀

Getting There

Time to deploy your agents and begin the mission:

By car: Park at Cardinal Retail Park Car Park, Grafton Way (IP1 1AX) - the recommended place to park your spymobile.

By public transport: Ipswich town centre is well served by bus routes and rail services, with the station within walking distance of the Waterfront and start point.

Need the Loo?

Even elite agents need a quick comfort break! Toilets can be found in the Buttermarket Shopping Centre, near Clue 08.

Bring Your Furry Sidekicks


Four-legged agents are welcome on this mission 🐾. With a mix of town streets and waterfront paths, it’s a great outing for canine companions - just keep leads handy near roads and along the water.

Food & Drink Stops

Agents, there are plenty of chances to refuel! You’ll pass through the central shopping and waterfront areas, where there are numerous cafés, restaurants and shops to grab supplies or take a break.

It’s a good idea to take advantage of these earlier in the mission before heading deeper into the operation.

Want to Make a Day of It?

Waterfront Views and Marina Life

Ipswich Waterfront is a lively mix of boats, bars and modern development - a great place to unwind once your mission is complete.

Historic Streets and Hidden Clues

From medieval lanes to market squares, Ipswich’s town centre is packed with character and history that reward a closer look.

Culture, Curiosities and Local Legends

From local legends to unexpected trivia, there’s plenty to discover beyond the mission - keep your eyes peeled, even after HQ signs you off.

Mini Secret Agent 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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