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Chelmsford - Cathedral & Park

Chelmsford

Cathedral & Park

Chelmsford - Cathedral & Park

The curious case of the billionaire inventor…

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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 Chelmsford 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 1.6 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

Chelmsford

It's a story that has the town of Chelmsford buzzing with excitement. The eccentric billionaire and inventor of the famous rubber ducky floating radio, Rich Spondulicks, has gone missing! And with his disappearance, a number of lucky people have been named in his will. But was one of them in a hurry to grab their share of Rich's riches, or was there a more sinister motive behind his vanishing?

DCI Jack Oozy and his team have been struggling to make headway in the case. But now, they need the help of top detectives like YOU to show them how it's done! Follow the clues, unravel the mystery, and put a stop to the villain's criminal masterplan!

Treasure Hunt Through Chelmsford's Cathedral and Park

Get ready to make a splash, super sleuths! Your self-guided detective mystery will take you on a thrilling adventure through Chelmsford, the county town of Essex. As you patrol through the city centre and along the river bank, keep your eyes peeled for important evidence hidden outside the cathedral and around Central Park.

This is a tricky case, with water involved. But with your sharp detective skills, you'll be able to piece together the clues and uncover the truth behind Rich Spondulicks' disappearance.

Are you ready to crack the case and pull the plug on the villain's masterplan?

Chelmsford - Cathedral & Park
Chelmsford - Cathedral & Park
Chelmsford - Cathedral & Park
From the case file
Chelmsford - Cathedral & Park

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 Chelmsford Treasure Trail starts at:

Duke St

Chelmsford

Essex

Essex

CM1 1HT

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.6 Miles Walking Distance

1.6 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Chelmsford.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 1.6-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 Chelmsford, there are a few things you need to know…

The route is friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs.

Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that it is a busy city centre so dogs will need to be kept on leads.

The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is at Townfield Street (CM1 1QX), just a three-minute walk away.

There are some fantastic events in Chelmsford’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 any events before setting off.

There are public toilets available towards the start and at Clues 06, 14 and 16. The route passes several pubs, shops, restaurants and cafes before Clue 13, with a scattering of refreshment options after that. The stretch between Clues 13-17 have plenty of spots for picnics. 

Looking for more things to do in Chelmsford? Make a day of it and visit the cathedral or head south of the city centre to visit the Chelmsford Museums. You could even challenge yourself to our Chelmsford Historic Waterways Trail and let out your inner treasure seeker!

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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