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Nottingham - City & Arboretum

Nottingham

City & Arboretum

Nottingham - City & Arboretum

Unearth the missing mayoral chain

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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.

– Karunen Pillay Vencatasawmy

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 Nottingham 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 2.2 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.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

Nottingham

At the Nottingham Playhouse, a discovery has been made by the aged stagehand, Seymour Acks. Tucked away beneath an unused trap door, he found a letter from the famous actress, Patty O'Dores, addressed to her beau, Bobby Dazzler. The letter contains a dusty old map and a series of clues that supposedly lead to a long-lost mayoral chain of office worth thousands of pounds! Unfortunately, Bobby was not the brightest and never found the treasure. Now, Patty and Bobby are too old to search themselves, so it's up to YOU to help them out!

Treasure Hunt Through Nottingham City and Arboretum

Are you looking for a fun activity to do with family and friends in Nottingham? Then embark on an exciting Treasure Hunt through Nottingham City and Arboretum. As you follow the Trail route, you'll solve sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to uncover the location of the buried treasure.

The adventure begins in the Old Market Square and takes you on a circular route to the Grade II listed Arboretum. Along the way, you'll pass by fascinating buildings with unique architecture, the Royal Centre, and the bustling city centre, before returning to the market square.

Join the search for the long lost chain of office and help Patty and Bobby fulfil their dreams!

Nottingham - City & Arboretum
Nottingham - City & Arboretum
Nottingham - City & Arboretum
From the case file
Nottingham - City & Arboretum

Your answers hold the key...

Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Nottingham City and Arboretum Treasure Trail starts at:

Old Market Square

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire

NG1 2DD

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

2.2 Miles Walking Distance

2.2 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog friendly with possible restrictions

Dog Friendly
with Restrictions

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail exploring around Nottingham City and Arboretum 
  • 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
  • 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!

More Information:

Please Note:

The Arboretum is closed at dusk each day, so please leave plenty of time to solve the Clues for this part of the Trail. Click here to check the park's opening times. Also, if possible, please use the Park and Ride service as parking in the city centre can be very expensive.

We believe that the Trail route is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and for your dog to accompany you if you so wish.

We are currently unaware of any restrictions for dogs on this Trail, and whilst most of our Trails can be enjoyed with dogs, those in towns and cities may be less suitable due to traffic and a lack of open spaces. You may also encounter restricted access to parks etc.

Mini Explorer 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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