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Melton Mowbray - Market Place & Parkland

Melton Mowbray

Market Place & Parkland

Melton Mowbray - Market Place & Parkland

Can you gather Bill de Mowbray's lost treasure?

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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.

– 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 Melton Mowbray 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 1.5 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.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

Melton Mowbray

Many years ago, in the 1190s to be precise, Bill de Mowbray amassed a great fortune in gold to use as a ransom for the release of King Ricky the Wellard from captivity in Austria. However, much of the gold was never used and its whereabouts have remained a mystery. Some say it was taken by highwaymen, others believe the bishop and his brother may have kept it, and some even speculate that it was lost at sea. But now, a new lead has emerged.

Can YOU Solve the Mystery of Bill de Mowbray's Lost Gold?

Recently, during construction work near the station, an old parchment map bearing de Mowbray's seal was discovered. The Exploration Society has recreated the map and is now seeking a team of top explorers to follow the clues and uncover the location of the lost treasure.

Your adventure begins in Melton Mowbray, where you'll explore the town's historic streets, Market Place, and the Anne of Cleeves building. From there, you'll venture into the Town Estate parklands close to your starting location, solving sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments.

Are YOU ready to embark on an exciting self-guided Treasure Hunt and uncover the mystery of Bill de Mowbray's Lost Gold?

Melton Mowbray - Market Place & Parkland
Melton Mowbray - Market Place & Parkland
Melton Mowbray - Market Place & Parkland
From the case file
Melton Mowbray - Market Place & Parkland

Your answers hold the key...

Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Melton Mowbray Treasure Trail starts at:

Wilton Road

Melton Mowbray

Leicestershire

Leicestershire

LE13 0UJ

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Melton Mowbray
  • 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 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
  • 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!

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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