Name: The Dorchester Gardens & Old Fordington Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

The Dorchester Gardens & Old Fordington Treasure Trail

The Dorchester Gardens & Old Fordington Treasure Trail starts at: Acland Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EF, England

6-90 Years

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The Dorchester Gardens & Old Fordington Treasure Trail is a self-guided detective mystery adventure set around the historic town of Dorchester. This interactive walking Trail invites families and friends to explore the town while solving clues and puzzles along the route. It offers a fun way to discover Dorchester’s gardens, historic streets and scenic paths while investigating an intriguing mystery.

The story begins when renowned archaeologist Dr Cliffe Anger and his assistant Doug Bones were about to reveal the location of a long-lost Roman gold hoard. Before they could make the announcement, they were found slumped in Cliffe’s archives and the safe containing the treasure map had been broken into. As top detectives working with DCI Lou Tennant, your mission is to follow clues through Dorchester and uncover who stole the map before the hidden treasure is claimed.

The Trail costs £9.99 GBP per Trail, with one booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people. Treasure Trail birthday parties are also available, where small teams follow the route, crack clues and solve the mystery together, with adult supervision recommended for younger children.

The Dorchester Gardens & Old Fordington Treasure Trail is a creative way to explore the town while enjoying a fun outdoor challenge. It combines sightseeing, puzzle-solving and storytelling to create a memorable adventure for families, friends and visitors. Perfect for all ages, it transforms a simple walk around Dorchester into an exciting detective mystery experience.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

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The Curious Case of the Missing Map in Dorchester

Triumph has turned to tragedy in the quaint town of Dorchester. Renowned archaeologist, Dr. Cliffe Anger, and his trusty sidekick, Doug Bones, were on the brink of unveiling the location of a long-lost Roman gold hoard.
But before they could make their announcement, they were found slumped in Cliffe's archives. But that's not all-their safe was broken into and the map to the gold hoard has disappeared!
Could the culprit be trying to claim the treasure for themselves? It's up to YOU, top detectives, to help DCI Lou Tennant crack the case and solve this curious mystery.

Scavenger Hunt Through Dorchester

Looking for a fun adventure with family and friends in Dorchester? Look no further than this self-guided scavenger hunt through the charming town.
Starting at the pay and display car park in the centre of Dorchester, you'll make your way to Old Fordington, the oldest part of the town.
From there, the trail leads you along the scenic South Walks to the peaceful Borough Gardens, a perfect spot for a picnic and some playtime.
But beware-hidden in plain sight are sneaky clues that will help you eliminate suspects and discover the truth behind the missing map.
Do YOU have what it takes to solve the mystery and find the missing map in Dorchester?

What to see

A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Dorchester Gardens & Old Fordington
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 1.5 miles long and takes 2.5 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!

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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/days-out-dorchester-dorset

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.

You can start your Trail whenever you like, as they are completely self-guided. Everything you need to complete your Trail is in the booklet, including directions and clues to guide you along the route.

Address: The Dorchester Gardens & Old Fordington Treasure Trail starts at: Acland Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EF, England

Post Code: DT1 1EF

Council: Dorset

County: Dorset