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The Grantchester Treasure Trail is a self-guided outdoor adventure set in the picturesque village of Grantchester, Cambridgeshire. It follows a playful spy-themed story involving a mischievous local poet and a dramatic clock-stopping plot. The Trail is designed for families, friends, and visitors looking to explore Grantchester in a fun and interactive way.
This is a Spy Mission–themed walking Treasure Trail called “The Mischievous Poet and the Clock-Stopping Plot”. Players follow a 2-mile circular route around Grantchester, solving sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments while learning about the village, known for having the highest concentration of Nobel Prize winners in the world. The Trail takes around 2 hours, can be completed at your own pace, is suitable for ages 6–106, includes a mobile phone text service if you get stuck, and gives all correct entries a chance to win a £100 monthly prize draw.
The Treasure Trail costs £9.99 GBP per purchase. One Trail booklet is suitable for 4–5 people and can be posted to you or downloaded instantly. The standard Trail can also be used for birthday parties, following the Treasure Trails birthday format, with no separate party package pricing listed.
The Grantchester Treasure Trail offers a fun and imaginative way to explore this famous village. The mix of spy storytelling, gentle walking, and puzzle-solving keeps everyone engaged throughout the experience. It’s an ideal low-cost activity for families, visitors, and anyone wanting to discover Grantchester in a playful and memorable way.
The Mischievous Poet and the Clock-Stopping Plot
Spy Mission Through Grantchester - Nobel Winners' Village
Price: Paid
Price Details
£9.99 per Trail. One Trail booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people.
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
Children’s birthday parties: what to know
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Trails are self-guided and can be instantly downloaded from the Treasure Trail website. Follow the Trail, solve the clues and see the sights on any day of your choosing.
Address: The Grantchester Treasure Trail starts at, High Street, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9NF, England
Post Code: CB3 9NF
Council: South Cambridgeshire
County: Cambridgeshire
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