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Pickering - Town & Castle

Pickering

Town & Castle

Pickering - Town & Castle

Selfish scientist Dr Igor Centric needs to be stopped

£10.99 GBP
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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.

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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 Pickering 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 1.9 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

Pickering

A mad scientist known as Dr Igor Centric has caused chaos in the town of Pickering. He has magnetized all the rails at the Pickering Station and is demanding a huge ransom. He won't let a single train leave the station until he is filthy rich. But luckily for us, Dr Igor was very sloppy. While he was busy being distracted by power and money, he clumsily dropped a series of clues throughout the town. These clues will lead to the deactivation code of his dastardly device. Now, Spy HQ needs you, our top spies, to rid the town of this negative influence by solving the sneaky clues and cracking the code!

The Great Pickering Spy Mission

Embark on an exciting Spy Mission Trail through the charming town of Pickering. Starting at the Tourist Information Centre, you'll journey through the historic streets, past the castle ruins, and towards the Station. Along the way, you'll unravel sneaky clues hidden in permanent features, buildings, and monuments.

But beware, Dr Igor has hired a team of enemy agents to clean up his mistakes. They are positive they can thwart your mission, so be extra careful while on your adventure!

Are you ready to save Pickering and stop the mad scientist's evil plan?

Pickering - Town & Castle
Pickering - Town & Castle
Pickering - Town & Castle
From the case file
Pickering - Town & Castle

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 Pickering Treasure Trail starts at:

Ropery Car Park

Pickering

North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

YO18 8DY

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

1.9 Miles Walking Distance

1.9 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Trail Details:

More Information:

Please Note:

This Trail starts at The Ropery car park which is situated next to the Tourist Information Centre and skirts around the centre of Pickering, through the town centre and around the castle, before finishing at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The 'figure of eight' route follows pavements and paths, some of which can get muddy so suitable footwear is recommended.

There are toilets at the start of the Trail. Refreshments are available in various pubs and cafes as well as in the town centre towards the end of the Trail.

The route takes you past the Beck Isle Museum and the English Heritage run Pickering Castle (Admission charges and opening times apply to both). You could also take a trip on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (check at the station or nymr.co.uk for timetable and fares).

There are two main long stay car parks in Pickering. Eastgate (YO18 7JD) is located next to the roundabout where the A170 and A169 cross. Use the map in the car park here to locate Tourist Information and the start of the Trail. Vivis Lane (YO18 8DL) is more central, being near the crossroads next to The Ropery short stay car park where the Trail starts. Both of these car parks are signed as Long Stay parking as you enter the town. Buses to Pickering also run from neighbouring towns and villages.

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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