Treasure trails come to Leicestershire

Leicestershire is soon to be flooded with explorers, treasure hunters and sleuths as an award-winning Cornish company expands into the area. Treasure Trails Ltd writes treasure hunts aimed at getting families, couples and groups of friends out and about in the fresh air, exploring, experiencing and learning about the county in a very fun and unique way.

The company already has over 630 Trails across the UK and knows that Leicestershire, with its diverse landscape and fascinating history was the ideal location for their next venture.

Each Trail has clues to be solved, with the answers located on existing buildings, monuments and structures. Children (and adults!) love the thrill of being the first one to find a clue and solve the mystery and, as the routes are usually around two miles long, can spend quality time together as a family away from the TV, on a healthy and fun walk.

The Trails are Treasure Hunt, Murder Mystery or Spy Mission themed and are completed in your own time and at your own pace. When you have finished the Trail you can submit your answer online to be in with the chance of winning a cash prize.

Thousands of families have already become fans of Treasure Trails all across the UK, including Gary Lineker who enjoyed a Trail around Armagh, Northern Ireland last year.

Local couple Bruce and Colette Ford put their love of the area to good use when they became the managers for Leicestershire. ‘We loved the idea of getting people outside exploring and when we first came across Treasure Trails we knew it would be a fantastic way to show visitors and locals all the great places Leicestershire and Rutland have to offer'.

The couple can often be seen pounding the miles around the county, squinting at old signs, loitering around churchyards and furiously scribbling clues as they write more and more Trails.
‘We currently have 10 trails available and are planning 20 more this year. The interest from local people has been fantastic and we can't wait to visit and write Trails in many more beautiful areas of Leicestershire.' Colette said.

So, if you wish to turn ‘just a walk' into a fun, healthy, educational adventure try one of the Leicestershire Treasure Trails, available to buy online for just £5 at www.treasuretrails.co.uk/leicestershire.