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St Austell - Market Town & River

St Austell

Market Town & River

St Austell - Market Town & River

Help needed! A rivalry between brewers has turned deadly...

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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 St Austell 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 1.5 hours of exploring
    Around 1.5 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

St Austell

Local home-brewer Malty Hopper has been brewing for many years, but he recently decided it was time to up his game. In honour of his home town of St Austell, Malty developed a new beer that he believed would tower above them all - the Cornish Alps ale! However, someone may have taken against this idea, as poor Malty was found floating in a vat of his new brew.

Police now believe Malty met his bitter end before entering the tank, but was it an unfortunate accident or the actions of a jealous rival? Baffled as to who would harm such a mild-mannered man, Chief Inspector Ferman Tayshun has had to draft in assistance with the search for the culprit. He needs the help of top detectives (that's YOU) to work out the clues and put this criminal behind bars - just not the ones that sell beer!

Treasure Hunt Through St Austell

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends, or seeking a fun day out with the kids in St Austell? Then why not explore the town on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail.

As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to eliminate the suspects and discover whodunit? The Trail starts at the Parish Church in the centre of St Austell and takes you through both the ancient narrow streets and newer parts of this recently renovated market town. Explore past the Market Hall and down to the river before finishing very close to the start point.

So hop to it, solve the crime, and become the toast of the town!

St Austell - Market Town & River
St Austell - Market Town & River
St Austell - Market Town & River
From the case file
St Austell - Market Town & River

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 St Austell Treasure Trail starts at:

Market Street

St. Austell

Cornwall

Cornwall

PL25 4FZ

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

1.5 Hours Duration

1.5 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Trail Details:

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Please Note:

One of the clues along this Trail route is in an area of restricted access for dogs.

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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