Wareham - Alfred the Great's Walls
Wareham - Alfred the Great's Walls
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
2 Hours
1.7 miles
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Dig Up the Truth - A Detective Mystery Through Wareham's Walls
Join us for a thrilling day out in the historic town of Wareham, as you take on the role of a top detective and help solve a mysterious case. Prominent archaeologist, Luke E. Here, had been conducting a groundbreaking dig along Wareham's Walls, searching for ancient artifacts to rival the Purbeck Hoard. But when he didn't return to his accommodation, the police were called to investigate the dig site. Sadly, Luke was found safe but with no priceless relics in sight. With the undeniable evidence mounting up, DCI Eve Ningall is certain foul play is involved.
The Wareham Detective Mystery Trail
As our top detectives, it is your job to follow the trail of evidence and reveal 'whodunnit' and the incriminating evidence they left behind. Your journey begins at Wareham Library, where you will find the Tourist Information Centre. From there, you will follow the circular Trail along the walls, built by Alfred the Great to protect the town from the Vikings. Along the way, you will discover the oldest church in Dorset, with its effigy of Lawrence of Arabia.
Are you ready to put your detective skills to the test and solve this thrilling case? Grab your magnifying glass and join us on the Wareham Detective Mystery Trail!
The Details
- A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Wareham
- 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 1.7 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
- Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
- 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!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Wareham - Walk the Walls Treasure Trail starts at:
Abbot's Quay
Wareham
Dorset
Dorset
BH20 4LW
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
Navigating The Route
This is a circular Detective Mystery through Wareham’s town centre, riverside paths and along Alfred the Great’s ancient walls, with sleuths following pavements, grassy banks and elevated wall-top paths as they piece together what really happened at the dig site.
The investigation includes uneven ground, grassy sections, steps and stretches along the top of the town walls, so it is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
⚠️ Important: You will be travelling along roads with no pavements, narrow sections and areas close to open water, as well as elevated paths along the walls, so detectives should stay alert at all times, walk carefully and keep younger team members under close supervision.
Take extra care on slopes, steps and uneven ground, and keep a safe distance from the water’s edge when patrolling riverside stretches.
Getting There
Time to assemble your squad and open the case file:
By car: The Quay Car Park (BH20 4LP) is the closest option to the start of your investigation, with St John’s Hill (BH20 4LZ) as an alternative nearby.
By public transport: Wareham is served by train and local bus routes, with the town centre within walking distance of transport links.
Your investigation begins outside the Library and Information Centre on South Street (BH20 4LR) - so step into position and start scanning for your first clue straight away.
Need the Loo?
Even top detectives need a comfort break during a long case!
Toilets are available at the start and again at the finish of your investigation, so it’s worth planning ahead before heading out along the walls and deeper into the case.
Bring Your Furry Sidekicks
Four-legged detectives are welcome on the case 🐾
With a mix of town streets, grassy walls and riverside paths, it’s a great outing for canine companions - just keep leads handy near roads, livestock areas and along the water.
Food & Drink Stops
Cracking this case is hungry work!
Opportunities to grab refreshments are limited until later in the investigation (after Clue 16), so it’s a good idea to bring snacks and drinks with you to keep your detective brains ticking over.
At the end of the Trail, the quay or town walls make excellent picnic spots for a well-earned break once the case is cracked.
Want to Make a Day of It?
Ancient Walls and Historic Patrol Routes
Wareham’s Saxon walls form a unique part of your investigation, offering elevated views and a real sense of walking through history as you follow the trail.
Riverside Paths and Quiet Corners
The River Frome adds a scenic and atmospheric stretch to your case, with peaceful waterside paths perfect for regrouping and reviewing your notes.
Churches, History and Hidden Stories
From St Martin’s-on-the-Walls to the Priory Church of Lady St Mary, Wareham is packed with fascinating history - making it the perfect setting for a mystery where the past refuses to stay buried.
