Tiverton - Historic Saxon Town
Tiverton - Historic Saxon Town
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
2+ Hours
2.25 miles
Not
Accessible
Accessible
Dog Friendly
with Restrictions
A Stitch in Crime: The Tiverton Mystery...
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?
The 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.
- Solve the mystery and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!
Trail Location
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
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?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
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.
