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Oxford - University Parks & River

Oxford

University Parks & River

Oxford - University Parks & River

Crack the code to halt the Cricket Club coup!

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Explore Oxford 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 2.5 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.

Top secret!

We've got a mission for you in

Oxford

University of Cambridge student, Lawrence Bowler-Wicket, also known as 'LBW', has become obsessed with cricket. He's so envious of the Oxford University Cricket Club (OUCC) that he's come up with a diabolical plan to release giant moles into University Parks, sabotaging the OUCC pitch and ruining the club. But you're on the case, and it's up to you to uncover the code that will put an end to LBW's wicked scheme and save University Parks from becoming a 'cabbage patch'!

Spy Mission Through Oxford's University Parks and River

Get ready for an exciting adventure in the outdoors with this self-guided Spy Mission Trail through Oxford's University Parks and River. Starting at the University Museum on Parks Road, you'll follow a circular route around the northern and eastern edges of the park, crossing the River Cherwell to the suburb of New Marston and continuing along Mesopotania Walk before circling back to Parks Road.

Keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments along the way. LBW is bound to try and throw you off track, but with your keen detective skills, you'll be able to stay one step ahead and crack the code to save University Parks.

The fate of University Parks rests in your hands… Are you up for the challenge?

Oxford - University Parks & River
Oxford - University Parks & River
Oxford - University Parks & River
From the case file
Oxford - University Parks & River

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 Oxford University Parks Treasure Trail starts at:

University of Oxford

Oxford

Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire

OX1 3PD

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2.5 Hours Duration

2.5 Hours

3 Miles Walking Distance

3 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail around Oxford University Parks
  • 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 2.5 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 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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