Name: Cardiff Spy Mission Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

Cardiff Spy Mission Treasure Trail

Stuart Place, Cardiff, UK

6-90 Years

Paid

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Description

The Ely Treasure Trail is a self-guided outdoor spy adventure set in the historic city of Ely, Cambridgeshire. It challenges visitors to stop a dangerous plan that threatens to re-flood the Fens and put the town at risk. The Trail combines walking, problem-solving, and storytelling into a fun activity for families and visitors.

This is a self-guided Spy Mission walking Trail through Ely, taking in the Cathedral, parks, marina, and town centre. Players hunt for clues on existing buildings, permanent features, and landmarks while avoiding enemy agents trying to protect the plan. The Trail is a 1.8-mile circular loop, takes around 2 hours to complete at your own pace, is suitable for ages 6–106, includes a text message clue service if you get stuck, and successful teams are entered into a £100 monthly prize draw.

The Treasure Trail costs £9.99 GBP per purchase. One Trail works best for small teams of around 4–5 people and can be downloaded instantly or received by post. The standard Trail can also be used for birthday parties, following the Treasure Trails birthday format, with no separate party package pricing listed.

The Ely Treasure Trail offers a fun and interactive way to explore the city while following an exciting spy storyline. The mix of famous landmarks, gentle walking routes, and clever puzzles keeps everyone engaged throughout. It’s an ideal low-cost activity for families, visitors, and anyone looking to discover Ely in a playful and memorable way.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Adventure Through Cardiff Bay

Prepare for an immersive and exciting self-guided adventure through Cardiff Bay as you follow the trail of clues left behind by the BRATS. Your mission will take you through the picturesque waterfront, past iconic landmarks such as the Millennium Centre, and into the heart of the bustling city.
But be warned, agents! The BRATS will do everything in their power to stop you from completing your mission. Stay sharp and keep an eye out for any suspicious activity as you make your way through the Bay. The clock is ticking, agents... Will YOU be able to find the PIN and recover the stolen state secrets?

Facilities

Parking: The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is at the Mermaid Quay (CF10 5BZ), just a minute walk away.
Food & Drinks: The route passes several pubs and a few cafes in the Bay area. The Wetlands make a great picnic spot!
Toilets: There are public toilets available towards the beginning of the Trail and near Clue 17.

What to see

A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Cardiff Bay.
Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
1.7-mile 'loop' Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
Solve the mission 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

Price: Paid

Price Details

£9.99 per Trail. One Trail booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people.

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/things-to-do-cardiff-bay-south-wales

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

Address: Stuart Place, Cardiff, UK

Post Code: CF10 5AN

Council: Cardiff

County: Glamorgan and Cardif