• Selby - Historic Town & Abbey Treasure Trail - front cover
  • Selby - Historic Town & Abbey Treasure Trail - story page
  • Abbey Road & Lord's - Crossing & Cricket Treasure Trail

    Crack the Code, Save Selby!

  • Track Down Clues & Crack the Codes in an Outdoor Treasure Hunt
  • Discover Hidden Clues & Solve Riddles in This Treasure Hunt
  • Can You Solve This Outdoor Puzzle Challenge?
  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
  • Follow the Clues & Unlock Secrets in This Thrilling Quest
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Selby - Historic Town & Abbey

Selby

Historic Town & Abbey

Selby - Historic Town & Abbey

Deactivate the device and save a 'Yorkshire gem'!

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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 Selby 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 2 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

Selby

Evil villain, Baron Ivor Grudge, believes that there is a seam of rare red diamonds deep beneath Selby Abbey, and in a desperate bid to get his greedy mitts on these beauties, he has planted a device to rid Selby of its Abbey. He then plans to sink a deep shaft and mine the diamonds. To prevent the destruction of a historical 'Yorkshire gem', and the beautiful landscape of the centre of Selby, we need you to reveal the code to deactivate the ticking device!! Luckily, we have a mole amongst his staff who has scattered Clues to the deactivation code. HQ needs you, our best SUPER SPIES, to get your hands on the code and put a halt to this dastardly plan! Beware, the Baron has sent a couple of his henchmen to Selby to make sure no one thwarts his plan.

Spy Mission Through Selby - Historic Town & Abbey

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Selby?

Then why not explore Selby on this self-guided spy mission themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to crack the code and complete the mission just like a true secret agent?

The Trail starts outside Selby railway station and takes you through the historic section of Selby. The town is dominated by its stunning 11th century Abbey, reputed to be the birth place of Henry I. The route finishes at the bandstand in the pretty Selby Park.

Selby - Historic Town & Abbey
Selby - Historic Town & Abbey
Selby - Historic Town & Abbey
From the case file
Selby - Historic Town & Abbey

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 Selby Treasure Trail starts at:

Station Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

YO8 4NW

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail around Selby
  • 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 2 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!

More Information:

Please Note:

The Trail will lead you around this attractive market town and prompt you to sample more of the scenic surrounding area. The Horseshoe Walk, along Selby Canal, is perfect for a gentle stroll. The more energetic may prefer to venture along the Trans Pennine Trail, a route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. For those with cars, or for those simply wishing to explore further afield, there are many small, picturesque villages in the area. Many are steeped in history and are often home to the all-important friendly country pub!

This circular Spy Trail is approximately 2 miles in length. Set mostly on flat footpaths, it is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

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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