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Launceston - Castle & Southgate Arch

Launceston

Castle & Southgate Arch

Launceston - Castle & Southgate Arch

Peter's last pasty turned out nasty. Who is the pasty poisoner?

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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.

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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 Launceston 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

Launceston

Something sinister is afoot in the town of Launceston. Local residents are shocked by the sudden disappearance of Peter "the Pastymaker" Polmearan, the beloved baker renowned for his award-winning pasties. As tributes pour in and a memorial cider fountain is planned, questions arise about the true cause of his demise. The secret recipe for his famous pasties is missing, and the townsfolk are crying foul play!

It's up to YOU to join the investigation as part of Chief Superintendent Ivanta Crackadiscase's squad of top detectives. Can you solve the mystery and identify the guilty party before the clues go cold? Time is of the essence, so make haste before it's too late!

Detective Mystery Through Launceston

Get ready for an exciting day out with family and friends in Launceston, as you embark on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail. Follow the Trail route through the charming streets of this ancient capital of Cornwall, and keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can you eliminate the suspects and uncover the truth before it's time for supper?

The Trail begins at the grounds of Launceston Castle, where you'll learn about the town's fascinating history. Continue on to St Mary Magdalene church and the Southgate Arch, both of which hold secrets waiting to be discovered. Your adventure will end at the Town Hall, where all will be revealed.

The fate of Launceston rests in your hands… Are YOU ready to crack the case and solve the mystery of the Master Pastymaker's disappearance?

Launceston - Castle & Southgate Arch
Launceston - Castle & Southgate Arch
Launceston - Castle & Southgate Arch
From the case file
Launceston - Castle & Southgate Arch

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 Launceston Treasure Trail starts at:

Launceston Castle

Launceston

Cornwall

Cornwall

PL15 7DR

England


Detective Mystery Trail

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

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

The Details


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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