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Shields Ferry - North & South Shields

Shields Ferry

North & South Shields

Shields Ferry - North & South Shields

Solve the Shields ferry mystery before it's too late!

£10.99 GBP
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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.

– Karunen Pillay Vencatasawmy

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 Shields Ferry 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 3.5 hours of exploring
    Around 3 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

Shields Ferry

The canny folk of Shields are in a frenzy! Renowned local busker, Coaly Tyne, has vanished without a trace. Some say it was a case of jealousy among rival musicians, while others suspect the work of noise abatement fanatics. Coaly was known to use the Shields Ferry as a means to reach both sides of the Tyne, and it is believed that clues left along his usual stomping grounds will lead to the truth. Chief Inspector Nee Ideyar has reached out to TOP Detectives for help in solving the mystery. Will YOU and your team of super sleuths be able to crack the case and catch the culprit? The fate of Shields Ferry rests in your hands!

Shields Ferry Worry - A Detective Mystery Treasure Hunt

Looking for a fun and exciting activity to do with your family and friends in North and South Shields? Look no further! This self-guided Treasure Hunt will take you on a thrilling journey through the historic towns of North and South Shields. As you follow the Trail route, keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can you solve the clues and eliminate the suspects to uncover the truth behind Coaly Tyne's disappearance?

Start your adventure on either the north or south side of the Trail, and don't forget to solve one clue while crossing the river on the Shields Ferry. Make sure to take a break at the Fish Quay and enjoy some delicious fish and chips from one of the many restaurants. Will YOU be the one to crack the case and catch the crook?

Shields Ferry - North & South Shields
Shields Ferry - North & South Shields
Shields Ferry - North & South Shields
From the case file
Shields Ferry - North & South Shields

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 Shields Ferry Treasure Trail starts at:

River Drive

North Shields

Tyne and Wear

Tyne And Wear

NE33 1JR

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

3.5 Hours Duration

3.5 Hours

3 Miles Walking Distance

3 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail exploring North and South Shields
  • 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 3 miles long and takes 3.5 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!

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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