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Ely - Cathedral, Parks & Town

Ely

Cathedral, Parks & Town

Ely - Cathedral, Parks & Town

Crack the code to save the fens!

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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 Ely 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.

Top secret!

We've got a mission for you in

Ely

The owner of the local boat hire company, Fenland Floats, is desperate to improve business and increase his income. His plan? To re-flood the Fens by opening all the surrounding sluice gates using coded devices. But this will spell disaster for the town of Ely, and it's up to YOU to stop it!

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to crack the deactivation code for these devices before it's too late. But beware - Fenland Floats has their own agents trying to protect the devices and thwart your mission. Can YOU come to the rescue of the residents of Ely and foil this dastardly plan without being caught?

Spy Mission Through Ely - Cathedral, Parks & Town

Prepare for an exciting self-guided Spy Mission that will take you through the heart of Ely, past all the must-see spots. As you hunt for clues around the cathedral, parks, marina, and town, keep a sharp eye out for horrid henchmen who will stop at nothing to protect their boss's plan.

Can YOU stop the fen flooding fiasco and save Ely from this disaster?

Ely - Cathedral, Parks & Town
Ely - Cathedral, Parks & Town
Ely - Cathedral, Parks & Town
From the case file
Ely - Cathedral, Parks & Town

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 Ely Treasure Trail starts at:

Broad Street

Ely

Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

CB7 4AF

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.8 Miles Walking Distance

1.8 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Ely.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 1.8-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 Ely, there are a few things you need to know...

The route is friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs. 

Bring your four-legged friends along! This Trail is suitable for dogs, but please note that the route includes a busy city centre where dogs will need to be kept on leads.

The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is the Forehill car park (CB7 4AF), less than a minute walk away.

There are some fantastic events in Ely’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 events before setting off.

There are public toilets available towards the middle of the Trail, and the route passes several pubs and a few cafes along the way. 

Looking for more things to do in Ely? Make a day of it and visit Ely Cathedral or the Stained Glass Museum to learn more twisting tales about the city.

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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