Canterbury - The King's Mile
Canterbury - The King's Mile
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
2 Hours
2 miles
Accessible
Accessible
The Mysterious Case of the Beaney Burglars
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?
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.
- Solve the quest and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Canterbury - The King's Mile Treasure Trail starts at:
High Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2RX
England
Mini Explorer Club
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
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!
