Padstow - Abbey House & Harbour
Padstow - Abbey House & Harbour
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
2 Hours
2.5 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Curious Case of the Cornish Pasty Conundrum
Celebrity chef 'Boy' Ling-DeFish has long been established in Padstow, a charming Cornish holiday hot spot. But his recent crazy plan to launch a peanut butter, yeast extract and cucumber toastie flavoured pasty has been met with utter horror. This morning, his partner 'Bae' King-DePastry found him slumped in their kitchen in curious circumstances, yeast extract jar lid still firmly in hand.
The South West Regional Police Chief Superintendent Ivanta Crackadiscase is calling for their top detective to be the Senior Investigating Officer. And that's where YOU come in.
Detective Mystery Through Padstow
Calling all super sleuths! We need our best detective to solve a self-guided mystery Trail around this Cornish holiday hot spot. Hunt past medieval inns, through the ancient churchyard of St Petroc's and towards the haunted Abbey House, uncovering the history of this bustling harbour town.
But Padstow's famous foodie reputation is in jeopardy…
Celebrity chef 'Boy' Ling-DeFish has been found slumped in the kitchen following the news of his new creation - a pasty containing a horrifying combination of ingredients. Someone really didn't want this abomination to be created… We're relying on you to solve the sneaky clues around Padstow to crack this unusual case and discover 'whodunnit'.
The Details
- A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Padstow.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
- 2.5-mile 'loop' Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
- Solve the mystery and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Padstow's Curious Detective Mystery Treasure Trail Starts at:
Station Road
Padstow
Cornwall
Cornwall
PL28 8DA
England
Mini Detective Club
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Before you set off on your awesome adventure to explore Padstow (Lannwedhenek), there are a few things you need to know...
This Trail has not been marked as accessible for wheelchair users or pushchairs due to sections without pavements, some uneven stony paths and hills along the route.
Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that the town centre can get very busy, so please keep your dog on a lead throughout the Trail.
The closest pay and display car parks to this Trail's start point are located at The Railway Car Park (PL28 8DA) or The Harbour Commissioners (PL28 8AQ). A park and ride service is available through the summer months from the entrance to Padstow (just before Tesco), which conveniently drops you at the start of the Trail! Parking availability is restricted during Padstow Christmas Festival. Please visit the festival website for the dates they will be in Padstow this year.
May Day - or Obby Oss Day - is held annually on 1st May in Padstow (or 2nd May if the 1st falls on a Sunday) and is the busiest day in Padstow's calendar. Though it is a fantastic time to visit Padstow, many of the clues may be obscured or difficult to access. We recommend checking for any events before you set off on your investigation.
There are public toilets available at the start point of the Trail and between Clues 14 and 15. The route passes several pubs, restaurants and a few cafes from Clue 15 onwards, and there is a fantastic picnic spot (with spectacular views) around Clue 11!
Looking for more things to do in Padstow? Make a day of it and visit Prideaux Place or the Padstow Museum to learn more about Padstow's heritage. You could even take in the beautiful scenery on the South West Coast Path (near Clue 11) or challenge yourself to a bike ride along the Camel Trail (near Clue 01).
