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Chipping Norton - Old Castle & Woodland

Chipping Norton

Old Castle & Woodland

Chipping Norton - Old Castle & Woodland

Local comedian has his last laugh! Can you solve the crime?

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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.

– Sarah Smith

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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 Chipping Norton 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 2 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

Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton is in shock after beloved local comedian, Hugh Morris, vanished into thin air after his last show. Known for his quick wit and sharp tongue, Hugh was a staple at pubs, events, and fundraisers in the community. But now, someone with no sense of humour has decided to play a cruel joke. The police are scrambling to gather evidence, but they need the help of our top detective - YOU! Can you solve the clues and help Detective Inspector Ellie Mentree crack the case?

Treasure Hunt Through Chipping Norton

Looking for a fun day out with family and friends in Chipping Norton? Then this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail is just for you! Starting at the Guildhall in the market square, you'll follow a trail full of twists and turns around the town centre. Along the way, you'll pass by the site of an ancient castle, through a woodland, and back into the town, finishing back in the market square.

As you follow the route, keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on buildings, landmarks, and monuments. Can you solve them all and eliminate the suspects to discover whodunit?

Chipping Norton is waiting… Are YOU ready to solve the mystery of Hugh Morris' disappearance?

Chipping Norton - Old Castle & Woodland
Chipping Norton - Old Castle & Woodland
Chipping Norton - Old Castle & Woodland
From the case file
Chipping Norton - Old Castle & Woodland

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 Chipping Norton Treasure Trail starts at:

Goddards Lane

Chipping Norton

Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire

OX7 5NP

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Chipping Norton
  • 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 2 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!

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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