Shepton Mallet - Collett Park & Market Place
Shepton Mallet - Collett Park & Market Place
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Secret Spy Mission Trail
Spy
Mission
2 Hours
2.2 miles
Not
Accessible
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Secret Agent Adventure - Crack the Code and Save the World!
Rogue agent Miss Penny Tentiary has been locked away in the top-secret wing of Shepton Mallet prison. But don't be fooled by its quiet exterior - this prison is home to some of the most notorious criminals in the world. Penny was pressed into custody by the SAS (Spies Around Shepton) after being caught leaving coded dead drop messages in bizarre places (honestly, who hides a cipher in a cider press?). Now, the SAS have uncovered her truly rotten scheme: Penny and her shadowy network plan to unleash a cyberweapon so powerful it could crash banks, erase debts, and wipe out loyalty card points - a true economic apocalypse. This digital doomsday device makes a smartphone look like a stone tablet, but is locked with a code hidden in Penny's messages. With Penny refusing to spill the pips, the SAS needs YOU, their sharpest recruits, to track down her dead drops. Crack the clues, unlock the device, and stop Penny before the world goes pear-shaped. The SAS is counting on you... so core blimey, don't bottle it!
Spy Mission Through Shepton Mallet
Get ready for an exciting self-guided Spy Mission Trail through the charming town of Shepton Mallet and its surrounding areas. As you embark on your adventure, you'll uncover sneaky clues hidden in historic buildings, permanent features, and intriguing monuments. Get ready to put your spy skills to the test!
Your mission begins in the Market Place, where Penny's coded messages were first discovered. But don't let the quaint surroundings fool you - the SAS has reason to believe that Penny's network has infiltrated the town. So keep your eyes peeled and your wits about you as you follow the trail of clues to Collett Park, where Penny was last seen.
Shepton Mallet is counting on YOU to save the world from economic disaster. Are you up for the challenge?
The Details
- A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail around Shepton Mallet
- 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 2.2 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
- Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
- 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!
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Trail Location
Trail Location
The Shepton Mallet Treasure Trail starts at:
Commercial Road pay & display car park
Old Market Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5DX
England
Mini Secret Agent Club
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Before you set off on your marvellous mission around Shepton Mallet, there are a few things you need to know...
The route is not accessible for wheelchair users as there are grassy areas to cross, some steep climbs and cobbled areas. These should be navigable for sturdy pushchairs/buggies as long as you've got a top secret agent willing to push!
Bring your four-legged friends along! This is a dog-friendly Trail where you'll go through Collett Park where dogs need to remain on a lead at all times.
There are public toilets available in the car park at the start and in Collett Park (Clues 5 & 6) which also has a café (usually open every day). Towards the end of the Trail, you'll pass several pubs, shops and cafes if you find your team is starting to flag.
Looking for more things to do in Shepton Mallet? Make a day of it and visit Shepton Mallet Prison where you can do a tour, escape room, or even spend a night behind bars ghost-hunting! Half way round you'll pass Kilver Court Gardens with its stunning gardens (dogs not allowed), luxury shopping and coffee shop. If you're visiting on a warm day, you could also cool off at the Shepton Mallet Lido which is warmed using recycled heat from the nearby brewery (only open during the warmer months - thankfully!).
Just a few miles from Shepton Mallet is the East Somerset Steam Railway, where you can take a ride on a steam train or just visit the museum, waiting room and ticket office.
