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    Curt Tincall Takes the Stage!

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Stockton-on-Tees - Shambles & Riverside

Stockton-on-Tees

Shambles & Riverside

Stockton-on-Tees - Shambles & Riverside

Drama in Stockton - it's curtains for theatrical luvvie...

£10.99 GBP
£10.99 GBP
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Due to ongoing works for the Stockton Waterfront urban park, parts of this Trail are currently unavailable (the Riverside Walk between Millennium and Riverside Road footbridges). The urban park isn't due to be completed until 2026, so the Trail will probably remain offline until then.

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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.

– 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 Stockton-on-Tees 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 2.5 hours of exploring
    Around 2.7 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

Stockton-on-Tees

Oh, what a tragedy... calamity has befallen The Georgian Theatre! Just hours after starring in the opening night of the latest sell-out mystery play, Swimming With The Fishes, flamboyant thespian Ivan Egoe, was found in the Tees... errr... swimming with the fishes! Police believe some funny business might be at play after receiving a tip-off that one of the cast or crew could well be behind this drama. As Ivan was renowned for being a bit of a diva, there are a variety of suspects auditioning for the role of guilty party. Could it be the leading lady, the understudy, the long-suffering agent or even the make-up artist?

Mystery Adventure Through Stockton-on-Tees

Get ready to step into the spotlight as you embark on an exciting self-guided Mystery Adventure Trail through Stockton-on-Tees. Follow in the footsteps of DCI Curt Tincall, who has been assigned to the case and needs your help to follow the script and direct the spotlight onto the right culprit.

As you journey through the town, you'll uncover sneaky clues hidden in historic buildings, permanent features, and intriguing monuments. Keep your wits about you and put in a star performance by solving the clues so the show can go on!

The stage is set... Are YOU ready to take on the role of detective and solve the mystery?

Stockton-on-Tees - Shambles & Riverside
Stockton-on-Tees - Shambles & Riverside
Stockton-on-Tees - Shambles & Riverside
From the case file
Stockton-on-Tees - Shambles & Riverside

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 Stockton-on-Tees Treasure Trail starts at:

The Shambles Shopping Centre, Market Hall

High Street

Stockton-on-Tees

County Durham

TS18 1AU

England

West Row Short Stay Car Park

West Row

Stockton-on-Tees

County Durham

TS18 1BT

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2.5+ Hours Duration

2.5+ Hours

2.7 Miles Walking Distance

2.7 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Stockton-on-Tees.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 2.7-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2.5+ 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:

Before you set off on your curious case, there are a few things you need to know...

Unfortunately, this Trail is not marked as accessible for pushchairs and wheelchair as there is a riverside path and a wheelchair unfriendly bridge to cross.

There are a couple of car parks close to the Trail start point, on West Row Car Park (TS18 1BT). Your case then commences on the main shopping area (High Street) at TS18 1AU - close to the Town Hall and Market Cross.

There are public toilets available close to the start point at The Shambles shopping centre and again in Wellington Square. As Stockton is a good sized town, the route will pass a few pubs, cafes and shops along the way, offering plenty of opportunities for refreshments. During the Trail, you'll be exploring along the edge of the River Tees, so why not bring a picnic with you and soak up the ambience along here? You could even follow the optional diversion to the Tees Barrier, where there is plenty to explore, along with a pub and picnic area.

Once you've cracked the case, why not extend your visit? As well as the White Water Course at the end of the optional detour, there is the ARC Stockton Arts Centre, Billingham Forum (with its wide array of facilities, such as swimming pool, gym, play barn and theatre), as well as the historical Preston Park museum and gardens for a more leisurely cultural experience! Oh - and of course, don't forget the Georgian Theatre - where poor Ivan's swansong play was performed...

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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