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    Help Lettice Weed Out the Truth!

  • Engaging Scavenger Hunt Challenge - Test Your Puzzle-Solving Skills
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  • Solve Clues & Reveal Hidden Stories in a Scavenger Hunt
  • Follow the Clues & Unlock the Secrets of a Thrilling Quest
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Wellington - Duke's Old Country Town

Wellington

Duke's Old Country Town

Wellington - Duke's Old Country Town

Inspector Lettice Grow needs help solving a grizzly gardening crime!

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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 Wellington 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 1.8 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

Wellington

The townsfolk of Wellington were shocked when local garden lover, Rose Mary, was found wilted in her greenhouse. Rumour has it that she had a fierce argument with another member of the Fruit and Vegetable Show Committee, of which she was a member. Now, Chief Inspector Lettice Grow has compiled a list of suspects and a trail of evidence, but she needs the help of ace detectives (YOU!) to solve the mystery.

Treasure Hunt Through Duke's Old Country Town

Looking for a fun day out with family and friends in Wellington? Why not embark on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail? As you follow the Trail route, you'll uncover sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to eliminate suspects and discover the truth behind Rose Mary's disappearance.

As you explore this old country town, you'll also learn about its association with the Duke of Wellington. Starting at the Tourist Information Centre, the route will take you through churchyards and along lanes and mews, with more clues to solve as you visit Wellington's award-winning park.

Can YOU weed out the culprit and solve the mystery, or will it end up on the compost heap of unsolved puzzles?

Wellington - Duke's Old Country Town
Wellington - Duke's Old Country Town
Wellington - Duke's Old Country Town
From the case file
Wellington - Duke's Old Country 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 Wellington Treasure Trail starts at:

Fore Street

Wellington

Somerset

Somerset

TA21 8LY

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.8 Miles Walking Distance

1.8 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Wellington
  • 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 1.8 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!

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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