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Canterbury - The King's Mile

Canterbury

The King's Mile

Canterbury - The King's Mile

Locate the art theives' hidden lair…

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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 Canterbury 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

Canterbury

The residents of Canterbury are in an uproar; the Beaney Institute has been broken into! A number of priceless artefacts relating to the city's history have been stolen, including a brand new collection due to be revealed in just two days time. All is not lost, however, as the bungling burglars made a disastrous mistake (for them, at least) during their escape. As they fled the scene, they dropped some paperwork including a map of a mysterious island off the Kent coastline. The map contains several locations where we believe the thieves are hidden, along with Clues that will help pinpoint their lair. DCI Justin Case has called in help from the Exploration Society to tackle this perilous quest. Can you - our TOP Adventurers - help us crack the Clues and track down the thieves before the exhibition?

Treasure Hunt Through Canterbury - The King's Mile

Brave explorers, we need you for a quest! Your self-guided treasure hunt will take you on a journey through the historic east side of Canterbury. Starting at the Beaney, you'll skirt around the city walls and explore the quirky shopping area, The King's Mile, before finishing your expedition in the beautiful Westgate Gardens. Remember to keep your eyes peeled as you go…

The Beaney Institute has been broken into! Several priceless artefacts relating to the city's history have been stolen, including a brand-new collection due to be revealed in just two days. Luckily, the crooks dropped some paperwork as they fled, including a map of a mysterious island off the Kent coastline. Can you crack the clues to reveal where on the island we can find the thieves' hideout and the pinched relics?

Canterbury - The King's Mile
Canterbury - The King's Mile
Canterbury - The King's Mile
From the case file
Canterbury - The King's Mile

Your answers hold the key...

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

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Canterbury - The King's Mile Treasure Trail starts at:

High Street

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 2RX

England


Treasure Hunt Trail

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

The Details

  • A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around Canterbury.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 2-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)!

Before you set off on your awesome adventure to explore Canterbury, there are a few things you need to know…

The last few Clues are set in Westgate Gardens, which close at dusk, so please leave plenty of time to complete your Trail.

The route is friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Please note there are some narrow pathways along the route.

Unfortunately, this Trail is not suitable for dogs due to the busy city centre.

You can park in any of the central car parks to be within a short walking distance of the Trail start point. 

There are some fantastic events in Canterbury’s calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful city. However, you may find that some of the clues on this Trail become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions. Please check for events before setting off

There are public toilets available in the cathedral between Clues 06-07, and the route passes several pubs and a few cafes along the way. 

Looking for more things to do in Canterbury? Make a day of it and visit Canterbury Historic River Tours or one of the Canterbury museums to discover more about this city. You could even challenge yourself to our other Canterbury Trail and let out your inner slippery spy!

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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