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Bishop's Waltham - Ponds & Palace Ruins

Bishop's Waltham

Ponds & Palace Ruins

Bishop's Waltham - Ponds & Palace Ruins

Stop the palace walls turning to jelly!

£10.99 GBP
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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.

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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 Bishop's Waltham 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

Bishop's Waltham

The charming town of Bishop's Waltham is in danger! An unscrupulous gang of ne'er do wells known as the 'Grab A Lots' (GALs) have hidden a device within the medieval ruins of the old Palace, threatening to turn its walls into jelly. They are demanding a hefty ransom of £20 million to deactivate it. As one of our most capable agents, it's up to YOU to follow a trail of clues around the town, decipher the crucial deactivation code, and save the day!

Spy Mission Through Bishop's Waltham - Ponds & Palace Ruins

Looking for a fun day out with family and friends? Embark on this self-guided spy mission themed Treasure Trail through the picturesque town of Bishop's Waltham. As you explore the Trail route, you'll encounter sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can YOU crack the code and complete the mission like a true secret agent?

Take a journey of discovery through the characterful old streets of this pretty market town, exploring the verdant churchyard, crossing the fish reservoir ponds, and discovering the picturesque ruins of the Palace.

Will YOU be able to outsmart the greedy GALs and save Bishop's Waltham Palace?

Bishop's Waltham - Ponds & Palace Ruins
Bishop's Waltham - Ponds & Palace Ruins
Bishop's Waltham - Ponds & Palace Ruins
From the case file
Bishop's Waltham - Ponds & Palace Ruins

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 Bishop's Waltham Treasure Trail starts at:

Basingwell Street

Bishop's Waltham

Hampshire

Hampshire

SO32 1PA

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.8 Miles Walking Distance

1.8 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail around Bishop's Waltham
  • 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 1.8 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 walk
  • 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: This Trail follows a route that traverses along very narrow pavements next to busy roads, meaning that it is unfortunately unsuitable for wheel-based Agents in wheelchairs or pushchairs.

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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