• Durham - Gilesgate & Riverside Treasure Trail - front cover
  • Durham - Gilesgate & Riverside Treasure Trail - story page
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    Help DI Nee Ideyar 'Lick' It

  • 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
  • Solve Clues & Reveal Hidden Stories in a Scavenger Hunt
  • Follow the Clues & Unlock the Secrets of a Thrilling Quest
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Durham - Gilesgate & Riverside

Durham

Gilesgate & Riverside

Durham - Gilesgate & Riverside

Sweet-toothed detectives needed to crack this case!

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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 Durham 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 1.7 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

Durham

Something strange is happening in Durham - the locals are in a right pick 'n' mix! Their favourite sweets are being changed to taste like vegetables. Sprout Allsorts anyone!?! Chief of local CID, DI Nee Ideyar, has appealed for help to solve this case. This is where YOU come in - we need YOU to follow the clues and 'lick' this mystery.

A Detective Mystery Through Durham - Gilesgate & Riverside

It's time to rock and roll-o, super sleuths! Your self-guided detective mystery will have you investigating a vibrant crime scene. Starting at the Market place, you patrol past colourful houses in Gilesgate, an old church, ancient woodland and the riverside. You'll even get wonderful views of the cathedral and castle as you follow up on witness reports. This case will leave a bitter taste in your mouth…

The "Sweeties" gang is behind this crime, and they have left a series of clues around Durham to reveal their leader and what they use for defence - this item is vital as it might have sugary fingerprints all over it and link them to the crime! But be warned, the gang is known for their clever tricks and cunning schemes. Can YOU outsmart them and solve the mystery?

Get wise about those bad guys and join the hunt to uncover the truth!

Durham - Gilesgate & Riverside
Durham - Gilesgate & Riverside
Durham - Gilesgate & Riverside
From the case file
Durham - Gilesgate & Riverside

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 Durham City Mystery Treasure Trail starts at:

Market Place

Durham

County Durham

County Durham

DH1 3NJ

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

1.7 Miles Walking Distance

1.7 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

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

The route is not friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs due to cobbles, steps and uneven, sometimes muddy, terrain.

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 Walkergate (DH1 1SQ). Or why not try Durham’s Park and Ride service?

There are some fantastic events in Durham’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 beginning and end of the Trail, as well as near Clue 03. The route passes several pubs, shops, restaurants and a few cafes along the way, and Clues 13-14 make a perfect picnic spot. 

Looking for more things to do in Durham? Make a day of it and take a tour of Durham’s famous cathedral or castle. Or, if you fancy another challenge, there are even more Treasure Trails in Durham to try.

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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