1. South West
  2. Cornwall
  3. Padstow

About The Padstow Mystery Treasure Trail

Adventure Awaits This Summer!

We need our best detective to solve a self-guided mystery Trail around this Cornish holiday hotspot. Hunt past medieval inns, through the ancient churchyard of St Petroc's, and towards the haunted Abbey House, uncovering the rich history of this bustling harbour town.

• Instant access to adventure with our App, or with a PDF download.

• An exciting way to explore somewhere new.

• Fun for adults as well as kids, work together to solve the clues.

• Enjoy the twists and turns as you solve mysteries and find treasures.

• From the UKs leading provider of treasure hunts.

Solve Chef 'Boy' Ling-DeFish’s Unusual Kitchen Case!

Celebrity chef 'Boy' Ling-DeFish has been found slumped in the kitchen after announcing his new creation—a pasty containing a horrifying combination of ingredients. Someone really didn't want this culinary abomination to be made. Can you solve the sneaky clues around Padstow to crack this unusual case and discover 'whodunnit'?

Stress Free Summer Activity!

• Avoid the crowds and queues.

• Complete the Trail at your own pace.

• Instant access with the App version or PDF download to print at home."

Great value at £9.99 for the whole family

Need we say more? Half a day's summer fun for £9.99 for the whole family.

• Rated Excellent on Trust Pilot for experience and value

• 20 years of being the UK’s leading Treasure Hunt company

• Over 3M people entertained on our Trails"

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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday, Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday, Open 24 hours
  • Thursday, Open 24 hours
  • Friday, Open 24 hours
  • Saturday, Open 24 hours
  • Sunday, Open 24 hours

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. There is no need to phone us for opening details. All Trails are designed to be completed in daylight.

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (4-17) : Free
  • Adult (17-18+) : £9.99

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

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Plan Your Visit

Stopwatch IconTypical visit time 2 - 3 hours

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FAQs

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Parking

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Toilets

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Family Friendly Options

Food & Drink

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Accessibility Information

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Contact Details

South Quay
Padstow
Cornwall
PL28 8BL
England

Tel: 01872 263692

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