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Sheffield - Cathedral & Quays

Sheffield

Cathedral & Quays

Sheffield - Cathedral & Quays

Deactivate the device and stop the malleable metal mayhem

£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 Sheffield 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 2.5 hours of exploring
    Around 2.7 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.

Top secret!

We've got a mission for you in

Sheffield

Evil genius Dr Stayne Less has become so fed up of people eating loudly with their metallic utensils, it's actually putting him off his plans for total world domination. To fork out some revenge on these noisy nibblers, Dr Less has created an elaborate device which, when activated, will cause all pieces of cutlery within a 10-mile radius to become very bendy; thus meaning these slurpy Sheffield snackers will start spilling their goodies all down themselves! This device is on a random timer, so it's on a knife-edge to know exactly when it'll go off. Here at Spy HQ we are looking to employ some top secret agents (YOU!) ready to chow down on the clues to reveal the deactivation code before it's all too late. Just don't expect this information to be spoon-fed as you try to give Dr Less his just desserts...

Self-Guided Spy Mission Through Industrial Sheffield

We need your help, agents! Your self-guided spy mission Trail will take you through the industrial side of Sheffield. Tiptoe past the cathedral, gather intel through the historic streets and dodge detection beams beside the quays. Always keep a sharp eye out for vital clues and enemy agents!

It's time to give this evil genius his just desserts...

Can YOU chow down on the crafty clues to decipher the deactivation code before it's too late?

Sheffield - Cathedral & Quays
Sheffield - Cathedral & Quays
Sheffield - Cathedral & Quays
From the case file
Sheffield - Cathedral & Quays

Everything you've uncovered has led to this...

Use the intelligence you've gathered, crack the final challenge and bring the mission to a successful close.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Sheffield City of Industry Treasure Trail starts at:

Sheffield Cathedral

Church Street

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S1 1HA

England

Pennine Five Car Park

Lee Croft

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S1 2DD

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2.5 Hours Duration

2.5 Hours

2.7 Miles Walking Distance

2.7 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Sheffield.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 2.7-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2.5 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 Sheffield, there are a few things you need to know...  

The route isn’t friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs due to cobbles and a steep slope. 

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 Pennine Five (S1 2DD) or Solly Street (S1 4DE), a three to six-minute walk away from your first clue. You could also try Sheffield’s fantastic Park and Ride service or use the tram to reach your mission zone.

There are some fantastic events in Sheffield'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 may become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact Sheffield Visitor Information.

There aren’t any public toilets along the route, but the Bus Interchange near Clue 04 has pay-to-use toilets. The route passes several quirky pubs and some shops and cafes along the way. 

Looking for more things to do in Sheffield? Make a day of it and visit some of the fascinating attractions along the way, such as Sheffield Cathedral, the Winter Garden or the Millennium Gallery. You could even challenge yourself to our Sheffield – Heart of the City Trail and let out your inner treasure seeker!

Mini Secret Agent 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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