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Wakefield - Merrie City & Cathedral

Wakefield

Merrie City & Cathedral

Wakefield - Merrie City & Cathedral

Can you find the last golden stick of rhubarb?

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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 Wakefield 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 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.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

Wakefield

Back in the 12th century, there were two rich farmers; Doug and Phil Upperfield. In fact, they were so rich they wanted to share their wealth with the nation. Doug and Phil were huge lovers of treasure hunts, so they planted 100 golden sticks of rhubarb around the UK and published clues in local newspapers hinting at their locations. 99 of these sticks were quickly harvested but the 100th was never found! Many sowed seeds of doubt as to whether this final golden rhubarb ever existed… However, documents uncovered by IES (Intrepid Explorer Society) seem to include a map and a series of clues that will lead to its whereabouts! Are you ready to get your fingers dirty to find this rhubarb? We've been told that when it comes to exploring, you really are the cream of the crop so don't crumble out there!

Treasure Hunt Through Wakefield - Merrie City & Cathedral

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Wakefield? Then why not explore Wakefield on this self-guided treasure hunt themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure?

This circular Trail route starts and finishes outside Wakefield Cathedral and takes in grand buildings and narrow alleys along the way. There's plenty to discover as you carry out your quest to solve the clues in this 'Merrie City'!

Wakefield - Merrie City & Cathedral
Wakefield - Merrie City & Cathedral
Wakefield - Merrie City & Cathedral
From the case file
Wakefield - Merrie City & Cathedral

Your answers hold the key...

Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Wakefield Village Treasure Trail starts at:

Northgate

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

WF1 1HG

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Wakefield
  • 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 2 miles long and takes 2 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!

More Information:

Please Note:

The route follows pavements and footpaths throughout except for one small flat grassy area, so is marked as suitable for wheelchair and pushchair users.

There are plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants to be found in Wakefield, with restrooms available in the shopping centre.

This is a Dog friendly trail Trail, as long as dogs are kept on leads.

Mini Explorer 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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