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    Decipher the Sheepish Map!

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Stamford - Historic Town & Market

Stamford

Historic Town & Market

Stamford - Historic Town & Market

Did the shady sheep rustler fleece a fortune?

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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 Stamford 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 1.9 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.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

Stamford

Back in the days when the town of Stamford was thriving with wealthy wool merchants, there was also a notorious sheep rustler named Robin de Lambs. For years, he preyed on unsuspecting flocks, but eventually, the merchants caught on to his cunning ways and had him arrested. Robin was sentenced and shipped off to Australia, where he spent his days as a law-abiding sheep farmer. However, legend has it that he never spent any of his ill-gotten gains, so where is the loot now?

The Intrepid Explorer Society (IES) needs YOU to help solve the mystery of Robin's lost sheepy stash!

Treasure Hunt Through the Historic Town of Stamford

Join us on an immersive self-guided treasure hunt through the quaint and picturesque town of Stamford. As you follow the trail, you'll pass by the famous George Hotel, Red Lion Square, and Broad Street, as well as venture through the meadows up to Sheep Market.

But be warned, rival treasure seekers are also on the hunt for Robin's lost loot. Can YOU decipher the cryptic notes on the strange map we've been given and uncover the woolly wonga?

Don't be sheepish, join the treasure hunt and see if YOU can find the lost sheep stash of Robin de Lambs!

Stamford - Historic Town & Market
Stamford - Historic Town & Market
Stamford - Historic Town & Market
From the case file
Stamford - Historic Town & Market

Your answers hold the key...

Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Stamford Treasure Trail starts at:

Cattlemarket Car Park

Wothorpe Road

Stamford

Lincolnshire

PE9 2WB

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

1.9 Miles Walking Distance

1.9 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around Stamford.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 1.9-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2+ hours to complete at your own pace).
  • Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
  • Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
  • Download your Trail now for INSTANT FUN (or receive your copy in the post)!

More Information:

Please Note: Sometimes there is a market on a Saturday in the Red Lion Square which may make finding one of the clues a little tricky. Please bear this in mind when planning your adventure. 

The Trail is marked as wheelchair inaccessible because of the section for Clues 14 and 15 (there are steps down from the passageway after Clue 14 and steps up just before Clue 15). To avoid these, instead of turning right into Olde Barn Passage (directions before Clue 14), continue straight on along the right hand side of St Mary’s Street and follow this road around to the right where it’ll meet up with the end of St Mary’s Passage (where Clue 15 is located). It means you'll miss out on Clue 14 but one of your team could pop down Olde Barn Passage to solve it.

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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