Name: The Shakespeare's Stratford Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

The Shakespeare's Stratford Treasure Trail

Bridge Foot, Bridge Foot, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6YY, England, UK

6-90 Years

Paid

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Description

The Shakespeare’s Stratford Treasure Trail is a self-guided outdoor treasure hunt set in the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Based on the story “The Cursed Bones of Shakespeare”, players must solve clues to reverse a curse and return the Bard’s bones to their rightful resting place. It offers a fun and interactive way to explore Shakespeare’s hometown while enjoying storytelling and puzzles.

This is a self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail through Stratford-upon-Avon, starting in the heart of the town. Activities include following a mapped route, solving cryptic clues, hearing stories from the past, visiting Henley Street, passing the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, seeing Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and finishing at Holy Trinity Church. The Trail is a 2-mile loop, takes around 2 hours at your own pace, is suitable for ages 6–106, includes a text message clue help service, and offers 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 delivers a playful mix of history, mystery, and exploration. It encourages teamwork while uncovering famous Shakespearean landmarks and hidden corners of Stratford-upon-Avon. This experience is ideal for families, friends, birthday groups, and anyone looking for a memorable and entertaining way to explore Shakespeare’s Stratford.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

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Treasure Hunt Through Stratford-upon-Avon

Embark on an immersive treasure hunt through the historic streets of Stratford-upon-Avon. As you follow the trail, you'll hear stories from the past, stumble upon old taverns, and visit the house where Shakespeare was born. But beware, something is amiss in this town, and only the most daring explorers will be able to solve the cryptic clues and uncover hidden secrets.
Your journey begins at the Celebrating Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt at the heart of the town. From there, you'll journey through Henley Street, past the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and finally reach the Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is buried. Will you be able to decipher the clues and reverse the curse?

Facilities

Parking: The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is the Recreation Ground (CV37 6BB), just a ten-minute walk away.
Food & Drinks: The route passes several pubs and a few cafes along the way, but make sure you've stocked up on supplies by Clue 09! The river at the end makes a perfect picnic spot.
Toilets: There are public toilets available at the car park and between Clues 14 and 15.

What to see

A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around Shakespeare's Stratford.
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 quest 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.

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

Address: Bridge Foot, Bridge Foot, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6YY, England, UK

Post Code: CV37 6AT

Council: Stratford upon Avon

County: Warwickshire