Explore The Puddles Differently
Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

- 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 3 hours of exploring
Around 1.5 miles of walking - One trail is perfect for up to 5 people
How it Works
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1. Choose how you want to explore
Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.
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2. Access it
instantlyYour App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.
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3. Explore
& solveFollow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.
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4. Submit
your answerEnter your final
answer online to
reveal the ending.
Great detectives needed!
A mystery is waiting to be solved in
The Puddles
What a lovely surprise - Petal Scutt, a middle-aged housewife, had just won the lottery! But her joy was short-lived when her best friend, Lilly from the gardening club, found her slumped over her dahlias with no winning ticket in sight. Her husband has denied the rumour that she was planning to start a new life without him, and instead, he believes we should be looking for a shifty character who appeared just after her big win. Can YOU identify this mystery figure from Petal's past and clear her poor husband's name?
The Puddles - Villages & Martyrs
Are you looking for an exciting day out with family and friends? Look no further than The Puddles! This self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail will take you on an immersive adventure through the charming villages of The Puddles. As you follow the trail, you'll be tasked with solving sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to eliminate suspects and discover whodunit.
The adventure begins in Tolpuddle, home of the Tolpuddle Martyrs who fought for fair pay for a day's work. Visit the Martyrs Museum and the graveyard where James Hammett, the only one to return to Tolpuddle after being pardoned, is buried. From there, the trail will take you through four of the Puddle villages, each with their own unique charm and hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Put on your detective hat and get ready for an immersive treasure hunt through The Puddles!
Every clue brings you closer to the truth...
Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.
Trail Information
Trail Information
Trail Location
The Puddles Treasure Trail starts at:
Tolpuddle Martyr's Museum
Dorchester Road
Tolpuddle
Dorchester
DT2 7EH
England
Trail Details:
- A Detective Mystery themed driving and walking Treasure Trail around The Puddles
- 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 involves approximately 1.5 miles of walking and 16 miles of driving, and should take around 3 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
- Linear Trail route
- 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!
Mini Detective Club
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
