Name: Lewes Treasure Hunt Trail
Rating: 5.0

Lewes Treasure Hunt Trail

South Downs National Park, United Kingdom

6-90 Years

Paid

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Description

The Lewes Treasure Hunt Trail is a self-guided outdoor adventure set in the historic town of Lewes in the South Downs National Park. It follows the story “The Hunt for Ivor Secret-Congregation's Stolen Treasure”, based on a 17th-century legend. Visitors explore the town while solving clues to uncover the location of a hidden hoard of gold coins.

This is a treasure hunt themed walking Treasure Trail through Lewes, starting at the Tourist Information Centre. The 1.5-mile circular route takes around 2 hours and passes sites including Priory Park and Castle, Anne of Cleves' House and Museum, Southover Gardens, and Lewes Castle. Activities include solving clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments, using a mobile phone text service for help, and entering a monthly £100 prize draw.

The Treasure 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, the Lewes Treasure Hunt Trail offers a fun and interactive way to explore the town. It encourages teamwork, outdoor activity, and discovery for ages 6–106. Ideal for families, friends, and visitors, it turns a simple walk into an engaging treasure-hunting experience.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

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Family-Friendly Treasure Hunt Through Lewes

Calling all families and adventure seekers! Get ready to explore the historic town of Lewes on this exciting self-guided Treasure Hunt Trail. As you follow the Trail, you'll solve sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to uncover the location of Ivor's stolen treasure.
The Trail starts at the Tourist Information Centre, taking you on a journey through the town's historical sites, including Priory Park and Castle, Anne of Cleves' House and Museum, and Southover Gardens. But beware, the clues will lead you up to Lewes Castle, where a historic battle was once fought.

What to see

A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Lewes
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 1.5 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.

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/things-to-do-lewes-sussex

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: South Downs National Park, United Kingdom

Post Code: BN7 2DE

Council: Lewes

County: East Sussex