Name: The Newquay Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

The Newquay Treasure Trail

The Newquay Treasure Trail starts at: St Michael's Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RA, England

6-90 Years

Paid

Website

Contact

Message

Description

The Newquay Treasure Trail is a self-guided detective mystery adventure set in the lively seaside town of Newquay. This interactive walking Trail lets families and friends explore the town while solving clues and puzzles along the way. It’s a fun way to discover Newquay’s coastal scenery, harbour and town centre while completing an exciting mystery mission.

The story follows the mysterious case of surfing legend Dave the Wave, who tragically caught his final wave after his surfboard was sabotaged. Witnesses reported seeing an unidentified “Shadow Surfer” in the water just before the accident, making detectives suspect foul play. As top detectives, you’ll follow clues around Newquay’s coast path, harbour and town centre to uncover the identity of the suspicious Shadow Surfer and solve the mystery.

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.

The Newquay Treasure Trail is a creative way to explore the town while enjoying a fun detective challenge. It combines sightseeing, storytelling and puzzle-solving in a relaxed outdoor adventure. Perfect for families, friends and visitors, it turns a simple walk around Newquay into an exciting mystery experience.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

The Curious Case of the Shadow Surfer - Can YOU Solve the Mystery?

Surfing legend Dave the Wave was known for his spectacular wipeouts and fearless surfing skills. But when he tragically caught his last wave and was wiped out for good, local detectives suspected foul play.
His board was found sabotaged, and witnesses reported seeing an unidentified Shadow Surfer in the water just before the accident. Can YOU, our top detectives, crack this case?

The Shadow Surfer Detective Mystery in Newquay

Calling all super sleuths! Your self-guided detective mystery will take you on a thrilling adventure through the centre of Newquay, as you investigate the curious case around the town's coast path, harbour, and town centre.
Along the way, you'll enjoy stunning views and unlock fascinating facts. Keep your eyes on the water for any suspicious activity… Could the Shadow Surfer still be lurking?
As you delve deeper into the mystery, you'll discover that Dave the Wave was at the peak of his career before his tragic accident. But who could have a motive for sabotaging his surfboard?
Follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and reveal the identity of the suspicious Shadow Surfer. Newquay is waiting… Are YOU ready to crack the case and solve the mystery of the Shadow Surfer?

Facilities

Parking: The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is the Manor Car Park (TR7 1BD), just a two-minute walk away. 
Food & Drinks: The route passes several picnic spots, pubs, and a few cafes along the way (mostly after the middle of the Trail).
Toilets: There are public toilets available towards the middle of the Trail.

What to see

A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Newquay.
Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
2-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
Solve the mystery 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)!

Website

Contact

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

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

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/things-to-do-newquay-cornwall

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 Newquay Treasure Trail starts at: St Michael's Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RA, England

Post Code: TR7 1RA

Council: Cornwall

County: Cornwall