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Thorney - Village & Tankyard

Thorney

Village & Tankyard

Thorney - Village & Tankyard

Can you help? Gruesome ghostly antics terrify Thorney locals...

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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

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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 Thorney 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 1.4 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

Thorney

The peaceful village of Thorney has been plagued by terrifying ghostly antics near the 'Witch's Hole'. According to legend, the ghost of Flora McKinder has been haunting the area ever since her mysterious disappearance in the 1660s. With the help of our expert ghost hunter and historian, Paul Tergeist, we need YOU - our best sleuths - to follow the ancient trail of evidence and solve the mystery of Flora's disappearance.

The Witch's Curse - A Detective Mystery Through Thorney

Join us on this thrilling self-guided Detective Mystery Trail through the charming village of Thorney. As you follow the Trail route, you'll come across sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can you eliminate the suspects and uncover the truth behind Flora's dreadful demise?

Discover the unique history of Thorney cottages and why they were built, the origin of The Tankyard name, and the fascinating story behind the delivery of church services in different languages in the village.

Are you ready to take on the Witch's Curse and help free the village from the terrifying ghost? Join us on this immersive adventure in Thorney!

Thorney - Village & Tankyard
Thorney - Village & Tankyard
Thorney - Village & Tankyard
From the case file
Thorney - Village & Tankyard

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 Thorney Treasure Trail starts at:

Abbey Place

Thorney

Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

PE6 0QA

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

1.5 Hours Duration

1.5 Hours

1.4 Miles Walking Distance

1.4 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Thorney
  • 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 1.4 miles long and takes 1.5 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
  • 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!

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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