Name: Pendle Witches Mystery Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

Pendle Witches Mystery Treasure Trail

Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill on Colne Road, Barrowford, Lancashire, BB9 6JQ, England

6-90 Years

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Description

Pendle Witches Mystery Treasure Trail is a self-guided detective adventure set in the atmospheric Pendle Hills, Lancashire. Inspired by a fictional mystery at the Pendle School of Witchcraft, it challenges players to uncover the truth behind a witch’s disappearance. It’s a fun, story-led experience suitable for families, friends, and visitors aged 6–106.

The Trail, titled “The Mysterious Spellbook – Help Solve the Witch’s Disappearance!”, is a self-guided detective mystery driving and walking Trail. It starts at the Pendle Heritage Centre in Barrowford and takes you through the villages of Downham, Newchurch, and Barley, combining 1.5 miles of walking and 18 miles of driving. The experience includes clue-solving and suspect elimination, a text message clue service if you get stuck, and entry into a £100 monthly prize draw once the mystery is solved.

The Treasure Trail costs £9.99, with one Trail booklet covering 4–5 people. The Trail can be posted to you or downloaded instantly, and it can also be used for birthday parties, following the standard Treasure Trails birthday format.

Pendle Witches Mystery Treasure Trail offers an engaging way to explore the Pendle Hills while following a playful witch-themed story. The mix of driving, walking, and puzzle-solving keeps the experience varied and entertaining. It’s an ideal low-cost activity for families, visitors, and anyone wanting to combine local history, scenery, and mystery into one memorable day out.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Walking Witches Hunt Through the Villages of Pendle

Join the investigation and explore the charming villages of Pendle on this fun and family-friendly self-guided detective mystery. Your journey will begin at the Pendle Heritage Centre in Barrowford, where you'll be given your squad car and a map of the area.
From there, you'll travel to the villages of Downham, Newchurch, and Barley, where you'll search for clues and gather evidence. Which wicked witch was it? As you make your way through the Pendle Hills, you'll unravel the mystery and eliminate suspects until you find the true culprit. The Pendle Hills are waiting… Can YOU break the spell and solve the case?

What to see

A self-guided detective mystery driving and walking Trail around Pendle.
Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
A ’linear’ Trail with 1.5 miles of walking and 18 miles of driving (takes 3-4 hours to complete at your own pace).
Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
Solve the mystery and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
Download your Trail now for INSTANT FUN (or receive your copy in the post)!

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Pricing £9.99 per Trail. One Trail booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people.

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/things-to-do/lancashire/pendle-witches

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Want a birthday that’s actually fun (and doesn’t involve everyone just sitting around)? A Treasure Trail is an easy, ready-to-go adventure that gets people outside, exploring and laughing together. Our pre-written Trails are suitable for children and adults aged 6+, and work best in small teams of around 4–5 people. Everyone follows the route, cracks the clues, and solves the mystery as they go.

How a Treasure Trail birthday works

Pick a location (choose somewhere local, or make it part of a day out).
Split into teams (4–5 per team works best).
Set the mission (a quick briefing + team names instantly boosts excitement).
Start times (stagger teams by 2–5 minutes to avoid copying).
Finish with prizes (more on that below!).

Children’s birthday parties: what to know

We get asked a lot whether Trails work for children’s parties.
Standard Trails are designed for ages 6+, but at that age they’re best enjoyed as a family group or mixed adult/child team, because the directions and clue-solving usually need grown-up support.
If you’ve got 20 energetic 6-year-olds and one adult, a standard Trail probably isn’t the right fit.
For older children (often 9/10+, depending on the group), small teams can work really well, but they’ll still need adult supervision, especially near roads and crossings.

Ready to plan your birthday Trail?

Pick a location, choose your Trail, and you’re good to go.
If you’d like help choosing a Trail that suits your group size, ages, and timings, get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Visit the website for more information.

Trails are self-guided and can be instantly downloaded from our website. Follow the Trail, solve the clues and see the sights on any day of your choosing.

Address: Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill on Colne Road, Barrowford, Lancashire, BB9 6JQ, England

Post Code: BB9 6JQ

Council: Pendle

County: Lancashire