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    Crack the Cold Cops Case

  • Track Down Clues & Crack the Codes in an Outdoor Treasure Hunt
  • Interactive Scavenger Hunt - A Puzzle-Solving Outdoor Challenge
  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
  • Engaging Scavenger Hunt Challenge - Test Your Puzzle-Solving Skills
  • Race to Solve the Ultimate Treasure Hunt Puzzle
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Wells - Palace & Cathedral

Wells

Palace & Cathedral

Wells - Palace & Cathedral

Investigate the Cold Cops filming fiasco

£10.99 GBP
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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 Wells 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

Wells

Attention all budding detectives! Chief Inspector Holly Wood needs your help to solve the latest mystery to hit the small city of Wells. The body of film extra, Stan D'Enstare, has been found on the set of the blockbuster film, Cold Cops. But this is no ordinary case - Stan was causing quite a stir in Wells, claiming that it wasn't actually the smallest city in England. Now it's up to YOU to follow the clues and help Chief Holly Wood catch the culprit before the credits roll!

Treasure Hunt Through Wells - Palace & Cathedral

Get ready for an exciting self-guided detective mystery investigation through the ancient streets of Wells. Starting outside the Town Hall, you'll search high and low for hidden clues, uncovering the city's rich heritage along the way. Keep an eye out for the towering Bishops Palace and the striking Cathedral as you make your way through the quaint English city.

But beware, things are not as they seem in Wells. With shocking news emerging this morning of Stan D'Enstare's death, Chief Holly Wood is calling in top detectives to crack the case. Do YOU have what it takes to solve the clues and reveal 'whodunnit'?

This is your chance to be a detective and help Chief Holly Wood catch the guilty party - are you up for the challenge?

Wells - Palace & Cathedral
Wells - Palace & Cathedral
Wells - Palace & Cathedral
From the case file
Wells - Palace & Cathedral

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 Wells Treasure Trail starts at:

Market Place

Wells

Somerset

Somerset

BA5 2RB

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

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Wells.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
  • 1.8-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 awesome adventure to explore Wells, there are a few things you need to know...

This Trail is wheelchair and pushchair friendly.

Bring your four-legged friends along! This is a dog-friendly route.

The closest long stay pay and display car park to the start of the Trail is at Whiting Way car park (BA5 2PJ). We recommend this car park to ensure you have ample time to enjoy this Trail experience, but there are closer car parks available.

Wells Market Place plays host to fantastic outdoor markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays that are a great addition to your Trail experience if you are in the area. An annual food festival is also held in October (which shouldn't be missed!), and you may find that some of the clues are obscured or difficult to access during this event. Please check for events before setting off.

There are public toilets available at Union Street car park, about a five-minute walk from the start point of this Trail, and the route passes several pubs, restaurants and a few cafes along the way.

Looking for more things to do in Wells? Make a day of it and visit Wells Cathedral or the Bishop's Palace for more of an insight into Wells' heritage, or have a picnic in the cathedral grounds and enjoy the views!

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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