Winchester - City & Cathedral
Winchester - City & Cathedral
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
2 Hours
1.6 miles
Accessible
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Hunt for Cat Berglagh's Treasure!
A priceless, gold relic dating back to the times of King Alfred the Great has been stolen from Winchester Cathedral. The thief, who goes by the alias Cat Berglagh, has hidden the treasure in a secret location and requested a huge ransom for its safe return. Desperate to recover their most prized possession, but reluctant to reward Cat for her misdeeds, the keeper of the Cathedral's treasures, Gus Toadian, is pulling his hair out. The police have drawn a blank and Cat's true identity remains a mystery. Like her namesake, she is stealthy, clever and enjoys taunting her prey. Can you, our most intrepid treasure hunters, thwart Cat's greedy plan by finding the Clues she left behind and locating where the priceless relic is hidden?
Scavenger Hunt Through Winchester
Calling all budding explorers! We need you for this self-guided scavenger hunt through the ancient cobbled streets of Winchester. Stroll through the Abbey gardens and along the riverside to the grounds of the cathedral, discovering the hidden gems of England's former capital along the way. The history of Winchester is in your hands…
Notorious thief, Cat Berglagh, has stolen a priceless artefact from Winchester Cathedral and demands an enormous ransom for its return. Keeper of the cathedral treasure, Gus Toadian, needs your help to find Cat's hiding place and recover the relic without giving in to her heartless demands. Can you solve the sneaky clues around Winchester to uncover this prized possession?
Are you ready for the hunt of a lifetime? Join us in Winchester for an adventure you'll never forget!
The Details
- A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around Winchester.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
- 1.6-mile 'loop' Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
- Solve the quest and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Winchester City and Cathedral Treasure Trail starts at:
The Broadway
Winchester
Hampshire
Hampshire
SO23 9BE
England
Mini Explorer Club
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Before you set off on your awesome adventure, there are a few things you need to know...
This route is friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs, but please note that you will encounter cobbles, and wheelchair users may need to seek assistance or an alternative route to access the riverside from the road.
Bring your four-legged friends along! This Trail follows a dog-friendly route.
The closest long stay pay and display car parks to the Trail start point are at Colebrook Street (SO23 9LH) or at Chesil Street (SO23 0HU), both just a five-minute walk away.
There are some fantastic events in Winchester's calendar, including the amazing Christmas Markets and several fab festivals. During these events, some of the clues may become obstructed or difficult to access, in particular Clues 14 and 15, which cannot be accessed during the Christmas Markets. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact Winchester Visitor Information.
There are public toilets available towards the beginning and end of the Trail, and the route passes several pubs, restaurants and a few cafes along the way. If the weather is nice, the Abbey Gardens and Weir riverside are lovely picnic spots.
Why not make a day of it and look inside Winchester Cathedral and Wolvesey Castle, or take a tour around Winchester College! You could even try one of our several other fascinating Trails, including two spooky Trails that feature Winchester's haunted sites.
