Description
The Maidstone Treasure Trail is a self-guided outdoor adventure that combines a treasure hunt with sightseeing. It offers a fun and interactive way to explore the town while solving clues with friends or family. Suitable for all ages, it allows you to enjoy the experience at your own pace.
The trail follows “The Treasure of Maidstone,” where you help uncover a hidden treasure linked to a playful local mystery. Along the 2.3-mile circular route, you’ll explore historic streets, riverside paths, and gardens, passing locations like Maidstone Museum and the Archbishop’s Palace. Activities include clue-solving, walking, exploring landmarks, and entering a £100 prize draw, with mobile support available if needed.
The trail costs £9.99 per booklet, recommended for a group of 4–5 people, and can be downloaded or delivered by post. Birthday parties are also available, where teams explore, solve clues, and complete the adventure together, with adult supervision recommended for younger participants.
The experience offers a fun mix of exploration, problem-solving, and storytelling in a scenic setting. With its engaging theme and flexible format, it is perfect for families, friends, and small groups. It is a great way to discover Maidstone while enjoying an interactive outdoor activity.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: Yes
Features
The Treasure of Maidstone - Can You Dig Deep To Unearth The Sweetest Spot?
- Would you believe it? Local pranksters have only gone and told goofy treasure-seeker, Walter Nidget, that Maidstone's historic 'treacle mines' actually harbour hidden gems created from solidified amber-like treacle!
- They must have thought it was like taking candy from a baby… However, whilst exploring near the river, Walter chanced upon a small casket. Upon opening it, he felt like a child in a sweet shop as it excitingly contained a tattered old map with a series of clues to a buried treasure.
- So were these pranksters onto something? Is the treasure real? Where could it be hidden? And will Walter meet a sticky end or experience the sweet smell of success? Only YOU, as top explorers can help answer these questions and hopefully keep Walter sweet!
Treasure Hunt Through Maidstone - Palace Avenue & River
- Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Maidstone? Then why not explore Maidstone on this self-guided treasure hunt themed Treasure Trail.
- As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure?
- The Trail begins on Palace Avenue and tours the historic streets and gardens of Maidstone. Along the route you will pass the museum, enjoy a scenic riverside walk and wander through the gardens of the Archbishop's Palace.
13.09 miles
