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Horncastle - Market Town & Antiques

Horncastle

Market Town & Antiques

Horncastle - Market Town & Antiques

Help DI Nick Nacks solve the antique shop tragedy

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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.

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Explore Horncastle Differently

Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

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  • 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 1.75 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

Horncastle

The quiet town of Horncastle was abuzz with gossip when the news broke that the owner of Acorn Antiquities, Artie Fax, had suddenly disappeared. But what was even more shocking was the discovery that he was the owner of a priceless collection of ancient Chinese porcelain! With rumours of greed and foul play swirling, it's up to YOU to restore the Chief's faith and solve the case.

Treasure Hunt Through Horncastle - Market Town & Antiques

Get ready for a fun and family-friendly adventure as you embark on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail through Horncastle. Beginning in the Market Place, you'll follow a circular route through the town, passing by the quaint streets, the church, the Old Courthouse, and numerous antique shops.

As you follow the Trail, keep an eye out for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can YOU solve the clues and eliminate the suspects to discover what really happened to Artie Fax and his valuable vases?

Join the investigation and see if YOU can crack the case and be decorated as a top detective!

Horncastle - Market Town & Antiques
Horncastle - Market Town & Antiques
Horncastle - Market Town & Antiques
From the case file
Horncastle - Market Town & Antiques

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 Horncastle Treasure Trail starts at:

Market Place

Horncastle

Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire

LN9 5BN

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.75 Miles Walking Distance

1.75 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Horncastle
  • 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 1.75 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:

This investigation will require you to patrol the streets, pavements and clear paths of Horncastle, searching for all of the vital evidence as you go. Your route is easy-going and fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. There is one set of small steps but these are easily diverted by using a nearby slope.

You'll never be too far from the town centre where there's plenty of sources of refreshment but your best opportunities are at the start and end of this investigation. 

Public toilets are located along Lawrence Street opposite the suggested car park and not far from Market Place, where you will start and finish.

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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