• Carlisle - Market Place & Parks Treasure Trail - front cover
  • Carlisle - Market Place & Parks Treasure Trail - story page
  • Abbots Bromley - Butter Cross & Village Treasure Trail

    Unlock Maximus Coinage's Hoard

  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
  • Discover Hidden Clues & Solve Riddles in This Treasure Hunt
  • Follow the Clues & Unlock Secrets in This Thrilling Quest
  • Solve Puzzles & Embark on a Journey of Mystery & Discovery
  • Embark on a Journey of Mystery & Discovery
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Carlisle - Market Place & Parks

Carlisle

Market Place & Parks

Carlisle - Market Place & Parks

Hunt down Maximus Coinage's long lost treasure!

£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 Carlisle 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.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

Carlisle

For years, hopeful treasure seekers have been flocking to Carlisle in search of adventure and riches. And now, the excitement has reached a fever pitch as the local media has leaked the discovery of a perfectly preserved skeleton from Roman times, clutching a sealed vessel containing a mysterious map and notes. Could this be the key to finding the long-lost treasure of the legendary I, Maximus Coinage?

As a top explorer, you've been granted a copy of this precious map. Don't waste any time-grab your family and friends, and embark on an immersive self-guided walking adventure through the Market Place and Parks of Carlisle. Follow the clues, solve the riddles, and be the first to uncover the treasure!

Treasure Hunt Through Carlisle

Are you ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime? This family-friendly Treasure Hunt will lead you through the bustling Market Place, past grand buildings, coffee shops, museums, and parks, and introduce you to some of the town's current delights.

Start and finish your journey at the Tourist Information Centre, located at the northern end of Market Place. From there, follow the Trail route and keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can you solve them all and uncover the location of the buried treasure?

The adventure awaits… Are YOU ready to become the ultimate treasure hunter and claim your prize?

Carlisle - Market Place & Parks
Carlisle - Market Place & Parks
Carlisle - Market Place & Parks
From the case file
Carlisle - Market Place & Parks

Your answers hold the key...

Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Carlisle - The Roman Hoard Treasure Trail starts at:

Saint Albans Row

Carlisle

Cumbria

Cumbria

CA3 8JF

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Carlisle
  • 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 2 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!

More Information:

Please Note:

The Trail explores the historical city of Carlisle taking you past the cathedral, castle and Tullie House Museum which are all worth a visit. It mainly follows pavements and footpaths. The closest car park to the start is The Lanes (CA3 8NX).

It will also introduce you to some of Carlisle's more current delights, grand buildings, coffee shops, pedestrian areas, museums parks and stores so plenty to do whilst you're visiting the city!

There are public toilets available in The Lanes shopping centre (CA3 8NS).

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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