The Bakewell Treasure Trail

The Bakewell Treasure Trail starts at: The Woodyard restaurant, Coombs Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1BU England
6-90 Years
Paid

Description

The Bakewell Treasure Trail is a fun self-guided treasure hunt set in the charming market town of Bakewell in Derbyshire. Designed for families, friends and puzzle lovers aged 6 to 106, it combines sightseeing with clue-solving challenges. Participants follow a series of puzzles to uncover hidden treasure while exploring the town. 

This 1.8-mile circular walking trail takes around 2 hours to complete at your own pace. The adventure leads explorers through Bakewell’s scenic streets, Bath Gardens and along the riverside while searching for clues left behind by the mischievous Sir Percy Pudding. Your mission is to track down Lady Treacle Tart’s missing jewels before rival treasure hunters find them first. If you get stuck, a helpful text message service can provide hints along the way. 

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.  

Whether you’re visiting Bakewell for the first time or exploring somewhere familiar in a new way, The Bakewell Treasure Trail offers a unique outdoor adventure. With teamwork, puzzles and beautiful Peak District scenery, it’s an enjoyable activity for families, friends and curious explorers alike.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Unearth Lady Tart's Lost Jewels Before the Pudding Club Finds YOU!

  • In the quaint town of Bakewell, a treasure hunt like no other awaits you. The notorious Sir Percy Pudding, nephew of Lady Treacle Tart, has hidden her most precious family jewels as a playful joke.
  • But when he got sidetracked by the Pudding Club and went on his own adventure, he never got the chance to give Lady Treacle the treasure map. Now, the map has resurfaced at a local auction house and it's up to YOU to track down the hidden jewels before the Pudding Club finds you!

Treasure Hunt Through Bakewell's Bath Gardens and Riverside

  • Calling all intrepid explorers! Are you ready for an exciting self-guided treasure hunt through the charming streets and back lanes of Bakewell? Your journey will take you through the scenic Bath Gardens and along the riverside, as you search for crucial clues and keep an eye out for rival treasure seekers. Don't forget to bring your sense of adventure!
  • Legend has it that there is treasure hidden in the hills of Bakewell, and it's up to you to unearth it. With a map left behind by Sir Percy himself, can you finally solve the mystery and find Lady Treacle's lost jewels? Good luck, explorers… you're going to need it!

What to see

  • A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around Bakewell.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 1.8-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
  • Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
  • Solve the quest 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)!

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

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

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/things-to-do-bakewell-derbs

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: The Bakewell Treasure Trail starts at: The Woodyard restaurant, Coombs Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1BU England

Post Code: DE45 1BU

Council: Derbyshire Dales

County: Derbyshire

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