Description
The Ashbourne Treasure Trail is a fun detective-themed walking adventure set in the historic market town of Ashbourne in the UK. Participants follow a trail of clues around the town to solve the mystery of the missing pancake flipper. It’s a family-friendly outdoor activity that combines sightseeing, puzzles, and storytelling.
The trail takes visitors through Ashbourne’s charming streets while solving clues and playful challenges along the way. The mystery story, “The Great Pancake Mystery”, encourages players to act as detectives and uncover which member of The Shovers football team may be behind Ron Fast’s disappearance. The circular trail is around 1.8 miles long, takes roughly 2 hours to complete, and is suitable for ages 6 to 106. Participants can also use a mobile text hint service if they get stuck and learn about the town’s landmarks during the journey.
The Treasure Trail costs £9.99 per Trail, which covers the whole group playing together. The same Trail can also be used for birthday parties, working best in small teams of around 4–5 people, with adult support recommended for younger children.
Overall, The Ashbourne Treasure Trail offers a unique way to explore the town while solving a fun mystery with friends or family. It’s perfect for day trips, family outings, and small group adventures. With puzzles, sightseeing, and a rewarding challenge, it turns a simple walk around Ashbourne into an exciting detective mission.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: Yes
Features
The Great Pancake Mystery - Can YOU Find the Missing Pancake Flipper?
- It's a pancake catastrophe in the historical market town of Ashbourne! Renowned pancake racer, Ron Fast, has mysteriously disappeared while on a routine shopping trip for milk, flour, and 13 dozen eggs.
- Rumour has it that his fellow football club members, The Shovers, may be behind it. They wanted the Shrove Tuesday celebrations all to themselves and not overshadowed by the pancake racing.
- But which team member could have a grudge against poor Ron? It's up to YOU to follow the trail of clues scattered around Ashbourne and solve this fun and family-friendly mystery!
Pancake Adventure Through Ashbourne
- Join the Chief of East Mids Police, Yuri Niked, as he enlists the help of top detectives to unravel this deliciously puzzling case. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to explore the charming streets of Ashbourne, keeping an eye out for sneaky clues and suspects along the way.
- As you make your way through town, you'll encounter fun challenges and playful puzzles, all while learning about Ashbourne's rich history and landmarks. Will YOU be able to do batter than the local bobbies and crack the case? It's time to put on your detective hat and discover who really did the pancake dirty deed…
15.75 miles
