• Tiptree to Tollesbury - Saxon Villages Treasure Trail - front cover
  • Tiptree to Tollesbury - Saxon Villages Treasure Trail - story page
  • Portland - Castle & Chesil Beach Treasure Trail

    Can You Unjam the Truth?

  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
  • Interactive Scavenger Hunt - A Puzzle-Solving Outdoor Challenge
  • Track Down Clues & Solve Riddles in This Scavenger Quest
  • Race to Solve the Ultimate Treasure Hunt Puzzle
  • Solve Clues & Reveal Hidden Stories in a Scavenger Hunt
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Tiptree to Tollesbury - Saxon Villages

Tiptree to Tollesbury

Saxon Villages

Tiptree to Tollesbury - Saxon Villages

DCI Teresa Growin needs your help solving a jammy crime!

£10.99 GBP
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5* reviews from
8,000+ happy families

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 Tiptree to Tollesbury 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 3 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

Tiptree to Tollesbury

The town of Tiptree is in turmoil after the sudden and sticky demise of award-winning jam maker, Ros Berry. Rumours are flying that her neighbour and rival, Marnie Lade, may be responsible for the tragedy due to a longstanding feud over fruit tree ownership. But Marnie has an alibi and insists she's being framed! It's up to YOU, a top detective, to follow the trail of clues around Tiptree and Tollesbury and reveal the true culprit.

Detective Mystery Through Tiptree and Tollesbury - Saxon Villages

Looking for a fun day out with family and friends in Essex? Look no further than this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail from Tiptree to Tollesbury. As you follow the Trail route, you'll visit ancient Saxon villages that have thrived on farming and fishing for centuries.

But beware, this case could turn sour if it's not cracked soon. Can YOU eliminate suspects and solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to uncover the truth and serve justice?

The fate of Tiptree rests in your hands… Will YOU be the one to solve the mystery?

Tiptree to Tollesbury - Saxon Villages
Tiptree to Tollesbury - Saxon Villages
Tiptree to Tollesbury - Saxon Villages
From the case file
Tiptree to Tollesbury - Saxon Villages

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 Tiptree to Tollesbury Treasure Trail starts at:

Tiptree Fire Station

New Road

Tiptree

Essex

CO5 0ST

England

The Centre Car Park

Church Road

Tiptree

Essex

CO5 0HF

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2.5 Hours Duration

2.5 Hours

3 Miles Walking Distance

3 miles

6.4 Miles Driving Distance

6.4 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed driving and walking Treasure Trail from Tiptree to Tollesbury
  • 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 3 miles of walking and 6.4 miles of driving, and should take around 2.5 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
  • 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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