Corsham - Medieval Town

Navigating The Route

This is a circular Treasure Hunt around Corsham Medieval Town, with Explorers helping Lord Luke Atme's beloved sister, Lady Jules Glittersmuch, track down her lost sparkling 'Peacock Stones' and return them.

The quest covers approximately 1.25 miles and should take around 1.25 hours to complete. You'll set off from the Long Stay car park next to Hobbs Lane, just off Newlands Road, then follow the clues through Corsham's historic streets, with busy points on the High Street and Priory Street to navigate along the way.

This Trail is suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs, but you do have to manoeuvre over some cobblestones and bumpy paths.

Take great care when crossing roads or scouting around for clues near vehicles. Some clues also require crossing roads carefully, including busy points on the High Street and Priory Street, so keep Mini Explorers close while the peacock-stone hunt is underway.

Getting There

By car: Start at the Long Stay car park next to Hobbs Lane, just off Newlands Road (SN13 0HJ). Park here and begin by examining the map near the car park entrance.

By public transport: Make your way to the Long Stay car park next to Hobbs Lane, just off Newlands Road, to begin the quest. The circular route returns to the start area once Lady Jules Glittersmuch's missing stones have been tracked down.

Need the Loo?

Public toilets can be found in the Co-op car park, making it a useful comfort stop while you're exploring Corsham.

Bring Your Furry Sidekicks

Four-legged Explorers are welcome to join the treasure hunt. 🐾

The route includes roads, busy crossing points, cobblestones and bumpy paths, so keep canine companions close around traffic, vehicles and the busier points on the High Street and Priory Street.

Food & Drink Stops

Treasure seeking is hungry work, but there are plenty of chances to stop for refreshments or stock up on snacks along the way.

If you'd rather bring your own provisions, take the optional detour to enjoy a picnic in the park. It also has a play area for Mini Explorers who still have energy after chasing those sparkling Peacock Stones.

Want to Make a Day of It?

Corsham Court

Corsham's royal roots go back to Saxon times, and the manor was once given by Henry VIII to Catherine of Aragon and then to Katherine Parr. The present 18th-century house and park are the work of 'Capability' Brown, Thomas Bellamy and John Nash, and the house has a superb art collection with works by Rubens, Turner, Reynolds and Van Dyck.

Hungerford Almshouses and Schoolrooms

These Grade I listed buildings are some of the best-preserved structures of their kind in England. As a form of 17th-century social welfare, they were founded to accommodate six 'deserving poor' and to educate ten poor scholars - a properly historic stop for Explorers who like their treasure hunts with a side helping of local life.

St Bartholomew's Church

The church tower was completed in 1877. For the next 130 years, it had to be climbed daily to wind up the clock until an automatic mechanism was installed in 2007. Behind the church, look out for the grave of Sarah Jarvis, who died aged 107 with fresh teeth!

Flemish Weavers Cottages

Flemish weavers were brought to Corsham in the 17th century after religious persecution in Europe, and Paul Methuen paid for cottages to house them. Their arrival helped revive the woollen industry in Corsham until its decline in the 19th century.