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Tiverton - Historic Saxon Town

Tiverton

Historic Saxon Town

Tiverton - Historic Saxon Town

A market mishap or something more sinister? You're needed, ASAP!

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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 Tiverton 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 hours of exploring
    Around 2.25 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

Tiverton

Something suspicious is stirring in Tiverton - and the whole town is in turmoil!
A well-known farmer has met an untimely end at the livestock market and the search for the truth is on. Fingers are pointing, alibis aren't adding up and the case has hit a dead-end. With whispers of old rivalries, dodgy dealings and a suspect on the run, it's up to YOU to unravel the truth before they make their escape!

The Farmer's Last Market - A Mystery Walking Adventure Through Tiverton!

Gather your family and friends and head to Tiverton for an exciting day out with this self-guided Detective Mystery themed Treasure Trail. Starting near the bus station, you'll explore this historic town, known for its stunning architecture and rich history, dating all the way back to Saxon times.

As you make your way through the town, keep an eye out as you eliminate red herrings and solve sneaky puzzles set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments. Follow the Trail, eliminate suspects and get to the bottom of this intriguing 'whodunnit'!

Highlights of the Trail include the Town Hall, Museum, riverside, St Peter's Church, (known for its gloriously intricate stonework) and the bustling Pannier Market. Can YOU piece together the clues and uncover the truth behind Farmer Tom 'Taters' Giles' disappearance - before it's too late?

Tiverton - Historic Saxon Town
Tiverton - Historic Saxon Town
Tiverton - Historic Saxon Town
From the case file
Tiverton - Historic Saxon Town

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 Tiverton Treasure Trail starts at:

Tiverton Bus Station

Phoenix Lane

Tiverton

Devon

EX16 6LU

England

Pay and Display parking available at Tiverton Multi-Storey Car Park

Phoenix Lane

Tiverton

Devon

EX16 6NB

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

2.25 Miles Walking Distance

2.25 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog friendly with possible restrictions

Dog Friendly
with Restrictions

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Tiverton.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 2.25 mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2+ 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 patrol to track down the criminal in Tiverton, there are a few things you need to know...

Unfortunately, the route is not suitable for wheelchair users due to a stretch alongside the river that can only only be accessed via a short flight of shallow, unavoidable steps. However, those with pushchairs should find this manageable though.

Whilst you can bring your four-legged friends along, please note that two clues are set at St Peter's Church where dogs are not permitted. The rest of the route is along roads, so they will need to be kept on leads throughout.

The closest car park to the Trail start point is at the Long Stay Tiverton Multi-Storey Car Park, Phoenix Way, (EX16 6NB), which is just a short walk away from the start point of the case, which is near Tiverton Bus Station, (EX16 6LU).

There are some fantastic events in Tiverton's calendar, all of which are great times to visit this historically intriguing town.  You will also be exploring the Pannier Market, which provides you with an opportunity to indulge in the fresh produce on offer here. It does occasionally host events, so you may find that some of the clues may become obstructed or difficult to access. For full details of their schedule, please click here.

There are a couple public toilets encountered along the route (in West Exe South car park, between Clues 07 and 08 and at the Pannier Market, Clue 16). The route passes several shops, pubs and  cafes along the way so hungry Detectives should have plenty of choice for places to stop off and top off along the way. Alternatively, why not pack a picnic to enjoy beside the river along the way?

Once you've completed your case, why not make a day of it and take some time to explore Tiverton Museum? It's close to the start and end point of the Trail and you can learn more about the intriguing history of Mid Devon Life. Between Easter and October, you could even explore Tiverton Castle. If you have lots of energy left to burn off, you could even take on the Grand Western Canal Treasure Hunt Trail, that explores the Canal from Tiverton to Sampford Peverell by bicycle.

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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