Shrewsbury - Town & Castle
Shrewsbury - Town & Castle
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
1.5 Hours
1.5 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Hunt for Peggy Patch's Treasure
Aha, me hearties! Have ye heard about Peggy Patch? She was a scary one-eyed pirate who sailed her ship, The Pirate Rose, many years ago, plundering ports and ships for treasures. After her last voyage, she sailed up the river to Shrewsbury and is thought to have buried her treasure in the local area. But with her capture and imprisonment in Dara Prison, her fortune has never been found.
But now, following the closure of the prison in 2013, a treasure map with clues to the whereabouts of Peggy's treasure has been discovered. It's time to put on your pirate hats, weigh anchor, and explore the town to solve the clues and track down the booty. But beware, modern-day buccaneers may also be on the hunt for the treasure!
Treasure Hunt Through Shrewsbury Town & Castle
Are you looking for something to do with family and friends, or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Shrewsbury? Then why not embark on this self-guided Treasure Hunt Trail and explore the historical and scenic areas of Shrewsbury.
As you follow the trail, be on the lookout for sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. This relatively level trail starts in the centre of town and explores the historical shopping areas of Shrewsbury, passing by lots of pubs and cafes along the route. You'll also have the chance to explore the Castle, a great place to visit when it's open.
The Details
- A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Shrewsbury
- 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 1.5 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
- Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
- 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!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Shrewsbury Market Town Treasure Trail starts at:
Mardol Head
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
Shropshire
SY1 1HE
England
Mini Explorer Club
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Please Note:
Unfortunately the Trail route does encounter some steps, which means it isn't marked as wheelchair or pushchair friendly. However, only a couple of the clues require you to tackle a few steps, so are probably doable with a light pushchair.
Why not match this with our other Trail, Darwin's Shrewsbury that explores the Dingle gardens and riverside to make a whole day of exploring this fascinating location?
