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Bourton-on-the-Water - Model Village & Parks

Bourton-on-the-Water

Model Village & Parks

Bourton-on-the-Water - Model Village & Parks

Apprehend the infamous cat burglar

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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 Bourton-on-the-Water 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 1.5 hours of exploring
    Around 1.7 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.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Bourton-on-the-Water

Chief Inspector Lauren Order of Bourton has had enough of reports about the notorious Black Panther, a local cat burglar who has been stealing from shops and houses under the cover of darkness. This elusive thief has left behind nothing but a calling card with a black paw print and has managed to evade capture. But now, the Chief is turning to YOU, the best detectives in town, to help catch this cunning crook before they strike again!

A Detective Mystery Trail Through Bourton-on-the-Water

Get ready for an adventure like no other as you embark on this self-guided Detective Mystery Trail through the charming and historic village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Armed with your detective skills, you'll explore the five bridges over the River Windrush, investigate the Model Village, and uncover clues near to the site of a Roman encampment.

But beware-the Black Panther is known for their stealth and always dresses in black, making them difficult to spot. Can YOU gather all the evidence, unveil their true identity, and help return the stolen goods to their rightful owners?

Put your detective skills to the test and sink your claws into this curious case!

Bourton-on-the-Water - Model Village & Parks
Bourton-on-the-Water - Model Village & Parks
Bourton-on-the-Water - Model Village & Parks
From the case file
Bourton-on-the-Water - Model Village & Parks

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 Bourton-on-the-Water Treasure Trail starts at:

Rissington Road car park

Rissington Road

Bourton-on-the-Water

Gloucestershire

GL54 2BN

England

Park the squad car at Rissington Road car park

Rissington Road

Bourton-on-the-Water

Gloucestershire

GL54 2BN

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

1.5+ Hours Duration

1.5+ Hours

1.7 Miles Walking Distance

1.7 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Bourton-on-the-Water.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 1.7-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 1.5 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 Bourton-on-the-Water, there are a few things you need to know...

The route isn’t friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs. This is due to narrow gates and uneven terrain encountered along the footpaths.

PLEASE NOTE: During winter months and after bouts of particularly wet weather, bring your wellies! A section of the Trail will see you exploring across fields and by the River Windrush. This section of the route can become VERY muddy!

Bring your four-legged friends along! This Trail is suitable for dogs, though they will need to be kept on leads when exploring in and around the village centre, where it can get very busy at times.

We recommend parking in Rissington Road car park (best postcode is GL54 2BN), which is beside The Dragonfly Maze and Birdland attractions - and where your Trail begins.

There are some fantastic events in Bourton-on-the-Water’s calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful village. 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 Bourton-on-the-Water Tourist Information.

There are public toilets available at the beginning and end of the Trail. There are refreshment stops at various places along the way.

Looking for things to do in Bourton-on-the-Water? Make a day of it and visit Birdland or the Cotswold Motor Museum (which is closed during winter) to learn more twisting tales about the beautiful area. If you need more puzzles to solve, you can always try The Dragonfly Maze which is next to the car park at the end of your Trail.

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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