The Bedford Treasure Trail is a self-guided treasure hunt experience that takes you through the scenic town of Bedford. It combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving to create an engaging outdoor adventure. Designed for ages 6+, it offers a fun and interactive way to discover the town with family or friends.

The trail follows a route through parkland and alongside the River Great Ouse, guiding participants through streets while solving clues about the hidden time capsule and tiara. Visitors explore historic locations, cafes, pubs, and picnic spots while uncovering stories and facts about Bedford. The experience includes a clue-based treasure hunt, map navigation, and a fully self-guided format that can be started anytime.

The Trail costs £9.99 GBP per Trail, with one booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people. Birthday party options are available where teams solve clues and complete the adventure together, with adult supervision recommended for younger participants.

Overall, it offers a fun and adventurous way to explore Bedford while solving a mystery. The combination of walking, puzzles, and storytelling makes it enjoyable for both children and adults. With its flexible timing and engaging format, it is a great choice for a memorable day out.

The Time Capsule and the Tiara - A Treasure Hunt in Bedford

• 30 years ago, during archaeological excavations of the castle grounds, an ancient time capsule was uncovered. This was reburied at an undisclosed location in Bedford for safekeeping. At the same time, a precious tiara of the finest diamonds was found at the castle but never made it to the archaeological finds box!
• Fast forward 30 years, and one of the archaeologists on the dig, 'Curious Clara', has finally admitted that whilst trying on the tiara, she sneaked a peek inside the time capsule. When she heard someone coming, she panicked, hid the tiara in the time capsule and quickly sealed it back up.
• Unfortunately, the only record of where the time capsule was reburied is a set of Clues and a map of possible locations. The Exploration Society needs help from TOP Adventurers (YOU!) to crack the Clues and pinpoint the location of the hidden capsule. Good luck!

Treasure Hunt Through Bedford - Parkland & Riverside

• Ace adventurers - we need your awesome treasure-seeking skills! Your self-guided treasure hunt Trail adventure will have you roaming around the ancient town, believed to be the resting place of an Anglo-Saxon king!
• Boldly cross parkland, trek beside the River Great Ouse and weave through the quaint streets of Bedford town, dodging booby traps and rival treasure seekers along the way. As you get closer and closer to the hidden hoard, you'll stumble across intriguing stories and fascinating facts about this pretty market town (and the crucial clues, of course!).
• There's more to this picturesque town than meets the eye… The archaeologist known as 'Curious Clara' has made a confession. During a dig at the castle grounds decades ago, a time capsule was uncovered at the same time as a number of jewels, including an ornate tiara.
• While trying on the tiara, Clara couldn't resist taking a peek inside the capsule, and when footsteps approached, she panicked and hid the tiara in the container! Both have long been reburied, but we require the jewels for our archaeological finds box. We need intrepid explorers (YOU!) to follow the clues and unearth the time capsule once again. Good luck!