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Hanley - Historic Buildings

Hanley

Historic Buildings

Hanley - Historic Buildings

Chief Inspector Laura Norder needs your help solving a musical tragedy!

£10.99 GBP
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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.

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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 Hanley 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.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Hanley

Samuel Batter, champion oatcake maker and local character, has been found slumped in his shop, apparently the victim of a burglar. But is it that simple? Many jealous folk think he cheated in the oatcake competition, and some other makers have muttered dark threats in the past! Is it really a passing thief or someone with a grudge against Sam? Or, did someone want to get their hands on the award-winning recipe, which has mysteriously disappeared from the bakery safe… Chief Inspector Laura Norder needs help from a TOP Detective to get her team out of this jam before the whole case crumbles around her. That's where YOU come in! We need you to follow the trail of evidence to discover who cooked up this cruel crime and how they did it. Will you rise to the challenge?

A Detective Mystery Through Hanley's Historic Buildings

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Hanley?

Then why not explore Hanley on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to eliminate the suspects to discover whodunit?

This circular route explores Hanley's town centre, with its historic buildings and modern developments, revealing a fascinating history. Be sure to allow plenty of time to enjoy the amazing Potteries Museum afterwards - you will be surprised and fascinated with what can be discovered.

Hanley - Historic Buildings
Hanley - Historic Buildings
Hanley - Historic Buildings
From the case file
Hanley - Historic Buildings

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 Hanley Treasure Trail starts at:

Bethesda Street

Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire

Staffordshire

ST1 3RS

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Trail Details:

More Information:

Please Note:

This Trail is one of a series of six that explore the Potteries towns around Stoke-on-Trent.

The others are:

Burslem
Fenton
Longton
Stoke-on-Trent
Tunstall

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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