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Kendal - Riverside & Shambles

Kendal

Riverside & Shambles

Kendal - Riverside & Shambles

The mystery of the magnificent mixologist

£10.99 GBP
£10.99 GBP
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5* reviews from
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 Kendal 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 1.8 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

Kendal

Located in the charming town of Kendal, the Martini and Manuscript Inn is known for its literary-inspired cocktails and welcoming atmosphere. But the recent disappearance of owner and bartender, Will "Quill" Scribbler, has left the town in shock. With the grand reveal of his latest creation, the Kendal Mint Mojito, just around the corner, it seems that someone has stolen the recipe and left Quill unconscious in his cellar. It's up to you, our top detectives, to discreetly follow the trail of clues and uncover the culprit behind this mystery.

Detective Mystery Through Kendal - Riverside & Shambles

Are you ready for a family-friendly adventure in the scenic town of Kendal? Embark on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail that will take you through the picturesque Riverside and Shambles areas. As you solve the sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments, you'll eliminate suspects and discover the truth behind the case.

The Trail begins and ends at the Town Hall on Highgate, taking you through Market Square, the New Shambles, and along the River Kent to Kirkland before returning back to town via The Brewery Arts Centre. Keep your eyes peeled for hidden clues as you explore this beautiful town.

Will you be able to solve the mystery and find the missing recipe? The town is counting on you, detectives!

Kendal - Riverside & Shambles
Kendal - Riverside & Shambles
Kendal - Riverside & Shambles
From the case file
Kendal - Riverside & Shambles

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 Kendal Riverside Treasure Trail starts at:

Lowther Street

Kendal

Cumbria

Cumbria

LA9 4DL

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.8 Miles Walking Distance

1.8 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Kendal
  • 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 1.1 miles long and takes 2 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!

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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