Name: The Old Kenilworth & Abbey Fields Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

The Old Kenilworth & Abbey Fields Treasure Trail

Bridge Street, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1BP, England, UK

6-90 Years

Paid

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Description

The Old Kenilworth & Abbey Fields Treasure Trail is a self-guided outdoor treasure hunt set in the historic town of Kenilworth, Warwickshire. It follows the playful story “Track Down the Legendary Golden Potato!”, where teams hunt for a magical golden spud hidden centuries ago. The Trail offers a fun mix of mystery, history, and exploration for families, friends, and visitors.

This is a treasure hunt–themed walking Treasure Trail that starts and finishes at Abbey Fields. Activities include following a mapped circular route, solving clues hidden on buildings and monuments, discovering Kenilworth Castle ruins, a medieval monastery, and historic timber houses and inns. The Trail is 1.9 miles long, takes around 2 hours, is suitable for ages 6–106, supports 4–5 people per Trail, includes a mobile text clue-help service, and entry into a £100 monthly prize draw.

The Treasure Hunt Trail costs £9.99, with one Trail booklet suitable for 4–5 people taking part together. The Trail can be downloaded instantly or sent by post, and it can also be used for birthday parties, following the standard Treasure Trails format.

Overall, this Trail offers a light-hearted and engaging way to explore Old Kenilworth and Abbey Fields. It combines storytelling, problem-solving, and local history in a relaxed outdoor setting. This experience is ideal for families, birthday groups, and anyone looking for a fun and memorable way to discover Kenilworth.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

The Golden Potato Treasure Hunt Through Kenilworth

Are you ready for an exciting family adventure in Kenilworth? Grab your map and clues and set off on a self-guided treasure hunt to uncover the location of the buried treasure. Starting and finishing at the picturesque Abbey Fields, this Trail will take you through the charming streets and fields of this small historic town.
Along the way, you'll discover the ruins of England's most important lake fortress, the remains of a medieval monastery, and many old timber houses and inns. But keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments, leading you closer to the golden potato.

What to see

A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Old Kenilworth
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 1.9 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!

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Price: Paid

Price Details

£9.99 per Trail. 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: Bridge Street, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1BP, England, UK

Post Code: CV8 1BP

Council: Kenilworth

County: Warwickshire