The Amersham Old Town Treasure Trail

The Amersham Old Town Treasure Trail starts at: Amersham Old Town Car Park, The Broadway, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0UT England
6-90 Years
Paid

Description

The Amersham Old Town Treasure Trail is a fun, self-guided spy mission that takes you on an exciting adventure through the historic streets of Amersham. Perfect for families, friends and budding detectives aged 6 to 106, the trail mixes sightseeing with puzzle-solving challenges. It’s a creative and interactive way to explore the town at your own pace.

This 2.5-mile circular walking trail takes around 2 hours to complete and guides you through Amersham Old Town, including landmarks such as Amersham Museum, Market Square, the Old Town Hall and Memorial Gardens. Along the way, you’ll solve clues to stop the villain Ivana Lott from ruining the famous Charter Fair with her rainy scheme. If you get stuck, a mobile text message service is available to help with clue answers, and all correct entries 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.  

Whether you’re discovering more about where you live, planning a family day out or organising a birthday with a difference, The Amersham Old Town Treasure Trail offers a memorable outdoor adventure. With teamwork, mystery and plenty of fresh air, it’s an engaging way to experience the charm of Amersham.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

The Great Amersham Fair - Stop Ivana Lott's Rainy Scheme!

  • The town of Amersham is buzzing with excitement as the annual Amersham Charter Fair approaches. This beloved event, dating back to 1200, is a highlight of the town's calendar, and this year is no exception. But amidst the preparations and festivities, a sinister plot is brewing.
  • Ruthless businesswoman Ivana Lott has her sights set on ruining the fair and making a profit in the process. With a shipment of rain ponchos and a box of rain seeds at her disposal, she plans to sabotage the festivities and reap the rewards.

Adventure Through Amersham's Old Town and Memorial

  • Get ready for an immersive and exciting self-guided adventure through the charming Old Town and Memorial of Amersham. As you explore the historic streets and landmarks, you'll come across clues and challenges that will test your wit and determination.
  • Start at the Amersham Museum, where you'll learn about the town's rich history and the origins of the Charter Fair. Then, make your way through the bustling Market Square, past the Old Town Hall, and towards the Memorial Gardens, where the fair is set to take place.
  • The town is counting on you… Can YOU save the Amersham Charter Fair and defeat Ivana Lott's rainy scheme?

What to see

  • A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail around Amersham
  • Ideal for discovering more about where you live or exploring somewhere new
  • Trails are done in your own time at your own pace
  • This Trail is approximately 2.5 miles long and takes 2 hours to complete
  • This Trail is suitable for all ages from 6 - 106 (no children necessary!)
  • One Trail booklet is enough for 4-5 people
  • Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
  • Circular loop Trail
  • Mobile phone text service for clue answers if you get stuck, ensuring that no mystery goes unsolved
  • This Trail can be sent to you in the post or downloaded today for instant Trailing fun!

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

£9.99 GBP per Trail (not per person). One Trail booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people. 

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 the Treasure Trail website. Follow the Trail, solve the clues and see the sights on any day of your choosing.

Address: The Amersham Old Town Treasure Trail starts at: Amersham Old Town Car Park, The Broadway, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0UT England

Post Code: HP7 0UT

Council: Buckinghamshire

County: Buckinghamshire

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