Name: The Ely Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

The Ely Treasure Trail

Broad Street, ELY, UK

6-90 Years

Paid

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Description

The Ely Treasure Trail is a self-guided outdoor spy adventure set in the historic city of Ely, Cambridgeshire. It follows an exciting mission to save Ely from a disastrous plan to re-flood the Fens. The Trail combines storytelling, walking, and puzzle-solving into a fun activity for families and visitors.

This is a self-guided Spy Mission walking Trail through Ely, taking in the Cathedral, parks, marina, and town centre. Players search for clues on existing buildings, permanent features, and landmarks while avoiding enemy agents and cracking coded devices. The Trail is a 1.8-mile circular loop, takes around 2 hours at your own pace, is suitable for ages 6–106, includes a text message clue service if you get stuck, and successful teams are entered into a £100 monthly prize draw.

The Treasure Trail costs £9.99 GBP per purchase. One Trail is designed for small teams of around 4–5 people and can be downloaded instantly or received by post. The standard Trail can also be used for birthday parties, following the Treasure Trails birthday format, with no separate party package pricing listed.

The Ely Treasure Trail offers a fun and interactive way to explore the city while following an exciting spy storyline. The mix of famous landmarks, gentle walking, and problem-solving keeps everyone engaged throughout. It’s an ideal low-cost activity for families, visitors, and anyone looking to discover Ely in a playful and memorable way.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Save Ely from Fenland Flooding Fears!

The owner of the local boat hire company, Fenland Floats, is desperate to improve business and increase his income. His plan? To re-flood the Fens by opening all the surrounding sluice gates using coded devices. But this will spell disaster for the town of Ely, and it's up to YOU to stop it!
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to crack the deactivation code for these devices before it's too late. But beware - Fenland Floats has their own agents trying to protect the devices and thwart your mission. Can YOU come to the rescue of the residents of Ely and foil this dastardly plan without being caught?

Spy Mission Through Ely - Cathedral, Parks & Town

Prepare for an exciting self-guided Spy Mission that will take you through the heart of Ely, past all the must-see spots.
As you hunt for clues around the cathedral, parks, marina, and town, keep a sharp eye out for horrid henchmen who will stop at nothing to protect their boss's plan.
Can YOU stop the fen flooding fiasco and save Ely from this disaster?

Facilities

Parking: The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is the Forehill car park (CB7 4AF), less than a minute walk away.
Food & Drinks: The route passes several pubs and a few cafes along the way.
Toilets: There are public toilets available towards the middle of the Trail.

What to see

A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Ely.
Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
1.8-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
Solve the mission and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
Download your Trail now for INSTANT FUN (or receive your copy in the post)!

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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-ely-cambs

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

Address: Broad Street, ELY, UK

Post Code: CB7 4AF

Council: East Cambridgeshire

County: Cambridgeshire