The Eyam Treasure Trail
16.41 miles
The Buxton Treasure Trail is a fun self-guided detective mystery adventure set in the picturesque spa town of Buxton. It invites families and friends to explore the town while solving clues and uncovering a dramatic mystery. Perfect for small groups, it combines sightseeing with puzzle-solving and an engaging storyline.
The adventure follows the case of Bob “Bubbly” Sparkles, the owner of a local sparkling water factory who has received a mysterious threat. Participants must follow clues around Buxton to uncover the culprit before anything happens to the factory. The 2.2-mile circular trail takes you past famous landmarks including Buxton Opera House, The Crescent, and Pavilion Gardens, while solving puzzles placed on buildings, signs and other permanent features. The Trail is suitable for ages 6–106, takes around 2+ hours to complete, includes a text message help service for clues, and all correct answers are entered into a £100 monthly prize draw.
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 Buxton Treasure Trail offers a fun and interactive way to explore the town while solving a mystery. Its combination of storytelling, clue-solving and sightseeing makes it ideal for families, friends and visitors. It is an entertaining and affordable outdoor activity for anyone discovering Buxton.
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Treasure Hunt Through Buxton
Price: Paid
Price Details
£9.99 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-buxton-derbs
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
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It is not recommended you attempt this Trail during the first two weeks of July. During this time the town dresses its wells, so some clues will have restricted access. This may also be the case during any large or outdoor events, so please check what’s on before setting off.
Address: The Buxton Treasure Trail starts at: Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN England
Post Code: SK17 6XN
Council: High Peak
County: Derbyshire
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