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Bishop's Castle - Market Town & Centre

Bishop's Castle

Market Town & Centre

Bishop's Castle - Market Town & Centre

Crack the code and reveal the identity of enemy agent 'Checkmate'

£10.99 GBP
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5* reviews from
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 Bishop's Castle 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 1.5 hours of exploring
    Around 1.5 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 Castle

Step into the world of espionage and political intrigue as you embark on this family-friendly, self-guided walking adventure through the small market town of Bishop's Castle. In a time when bishops had castles on the borders of England and Wales, spies were everywhere, and good spies were worth their weight in gold. Now, the top spymasters have decided to reveal the true identity of one of their most slippery agents, known only by the codename Checkmate. But to do so, they need the help of the best agents out there - that's YOU!

Spy Mission Through Bishop's Castle

Are you ready to put your detective skills to the test and follow the clues within the ciphered documents to crack the code and reveal the secret identity of Checkmate? This family-friendly Treasure Trail will take you on a fun and immersive journey through the picturesque market town of Bishop's Castle, known for its diverse community of musicians, artists, authors, and craftspeople. Along the way, you'll have the chance to explore quaint cafes, characterful pubs, and small shops as you uncover the truth.

So don't wait any longer, gather your family and friends and get ready to embark on an exciting self-guided spy mission through Bishop's Castle!

Bishop's Castle - Market Town & Centre
Bishop's Castle - Market Town & Centre
Bishop's Castle - Market Town & Centre
From the case file
Bishop's Castle - Market Town & Centre

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 Castle Treasure Trail starts at:

Station Street

Bishop's Castle

Shropshire

Shropshire

SY9 5AQ

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

1.5 Hours Duration

1.5 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

More Information:

Please Note:

The Trails starts in a free car park and there are toilets there and again about a third of the way round the Trail. There is a big playground and skate park along the route.

There are a couple of steepish hills, but neither are very long or that arduous.

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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