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Unveil Hereford's Hidden Hoard
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Unearth the precious chalices hidden from the Vikings!
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Explore Hereford Differently
Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.
- 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 1.75 hours of exploring
Around 1.5 miles of walking - One trail is perfect for up to 5 people
How it Works
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1. Choose how you want to explore
Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.
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2. Access it
instantlyYour App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.
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3. Explore
& solveFollow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.
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4. Submit
your answerEnter your final
answer online to
reveal the ending.
Ready for an adventure?
A trail of clues awaits in
Hereford
Legend has it that many years ago, the Vikings were rumoured to be coming to Hereford to ransack the town. Led by the infamous Eric Bloodaxe, the Vikings had sailed up the Severn and Wye rivers, striking fear into the hearts of the Herefordian monks. In response, the monks gathered their most precious manuscripts and chalices and hid them in a secret location that has never been found.
Recently, a map was discovered in the rafters of an old house in High Town, believed to lead to the hiding place of the lost treasures. And now, it's up to YOU, our modern-day explorers, to embark on a quest to unearth the old manuscripts and chalices. Are you ready to put your thinking caps on, think like the Vikings, and solve the mystery of the hidden treasures?
The Vikings are Coming! Treasure Hunt Through Hereford
Grab your family and friends and get ready for an exciting self-guided treasure hunt around Old Hereford. As you follow the trail, you'll need to use your best clue-solving skills to crack the riddles and discover the location of the buried treasure.
The circular route starts at Merton Meadow Car Park, near the football ground, and takes you through parts of the city that are rarely visited by tourists, as well as crossing Commercial Road, which is known for its shops and pubs. You'll even get a glimpse of High Town, where the map was originally found.
Are YOU ready to embark on this thrilling treasure hunt and make history by finding the lost manuscripts and chalices?
Your answers hold the key...
Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.
Trail Information
Trail Information
Trail Location
The Old Hereford Treasure Trail starts at:
Blackfriars Street
Hereford
Herefordshire
Herefordshire
HR4 9HS
England
Treasure
Hunt
Hours
miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
Trail Details:
- A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Old Hereford
- Ideal for discovering more about where you live or exploring somewhere new
- Trails are done in your own time at your own pace
- This Trail is approximately 1.5 miles long and takes 1.75 hours to complete
- This Trail is suitable for all ages from 6 - 106 (no children necessary!)
- One Trail booklet is enough for 4-5 people
- Circular loop Trail
- Mobile phone text service for clue answers if you get stuck, ensuring that no mystery goes unsolved
- This Trail can be sent to you in the post or downloaded today for instant Trailing fun!
More Information:
Please Note:
The Blackfriars rose garden which is near the start of the Trail opens between 9am and; 5pm.
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?
