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Swadlincote - Historic Pottery Town

Swadlincote - Historic Pottery Town

Missing miners and a mysterious gold nugget!

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Trail format

Treasure Hunt Trail

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

The Mysterious Golden Hoard - Will You Be the One to Find It?

Swadlincote has a rich mining heritage, with coal being extracted from the area for centuries. But there's a legend that even the locals are too scared to talk about… Many years ago, a large nugget of gold was discovered! The miners who found it created a map of the tunnels, with clues leading to the location of the gold. However, each miner mysteriously disappeared. Recently, the map has resurfaced, but archaeologists are too afraid to search for it, fearing they may also vanish. That's where YOU come in. The Exploration Society has been entrusted with the map, and we need our bravest explorers to solve the clues and uncover the exact spot of the golden hoard. Are you up for the challenge?

Treasure Hunt Through Swadlincote - Historic Pottery Town

Looking for a fun day out with family and friends or a fun activity with the kids in Swadlincote? Look no further than this self-guided treasure hunt-themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the trail, can you solve the sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure?

The trail begins at the park on the outskirts of this former pottery town, located in the heart of the National Forest. From there, you'll journey through Sharpe's Pottery Museum and pass intriguing sculptures in the new shopping area before returning to the park.

Are you ready for an exciting adventure in Swadlincote?

The Details

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Swadlincote
  • 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
  • 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!
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Trail Location

The Swadlincote Treasure Trail starts at:

Bernard Street

Swadlincote

Derbyshire

Derbyshire

DE11 8BU

England

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?

Before You Set Off