What with working from home, kids being taught virtually, and Netflix beckoning, we're all looking for ways to keep active, entertained, and reduce our screen time during lockdown 3.0. 

Treasure Trails offer all three in one, and are a fantastic way to get outside with your household, get your steps up, and keep kids – and adults – entertained this February half-term. 

These themed self-guided walking Trail booklets (only £9.99 each) take explorers on a circular outdoor route of approximately two miles. 

En route, you have the added challenge of working together to hunt down clues and solve a puzzling Detective Mystery, Treasure Hunt, or Spy Mission. 

Whilst you catch crooks and track down spies or hidden treasure, Treasure Trails showcase your local surroundings in a fun and adventurous new light. Each puzzle incorporates clues on local landmarks, signs, statues, monuments, images, engravings, and other eye-catching features. 

Treasure Trails are a great solution to responsible entertainment during lockdown; they are local, socially-distanced, and can be incorporated into your daily exercise. Plus, anyone of any age can enjoy them – they're not just for kids!

There are more than 1,200 Treasure Trails to choose from across the UK, with locations varying from cities and towns to villages and rural areas. 

“Our ethos at Treasure Trails is to encourage people to ditch the screens, get outside in the fresh air, and explore the wonderful places on their doorstep,” said Aaron Hutchens, General Manager of Treasure Trails.

“A Treasure Trail is a fun and challenging activity which can be enjoyed with your household, with the benefit of discovering something completely new about your local area,” he added. 

Ordering a Treasure Trail is contactless and Covid-safe; simply choose your local spot, decide on a theme and order the trail online at www.treasuretrails.co.uk. You can either download it as a PDF and print it out at home or get the printed booklet posted to you directly.

What people are saying about Treasure Trails: 

“A really good morning's exercise, doing the Corsham treasure trail! One of the few things you can still do with Covid restrictions! We will definitely do more in future.”

“My main positive of 2020 has been getting out on so many walks, discovering new things about areas I thought I knew. Thank you Treasure Trails for helping us along the way.” 

For more information, or to try out a free sample, please contact: Sarah Runnacles | sarah@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379

NOTES FOR EDITORS  

Visit treasuretrails.co.uk to find out more and to download one of more than 1,200 Trails across the UK. 

Treasure Trails have entertained over two million people since 2005 and their customers love what they do, rating them 4.8 stars (out of 5) on the Independent Review site Ekomi. 

TREASURE TRAILS CODE OF CONDUCT

Treasure Trails are ideally suited for everyone to re-discover what's around them in a fun and responsible way. 

• Make sure not to travel to a trail walk if it is not in your immediate local area. 

• While exploring your local area, ensure you follow social distancing rules at all times. Be prepared to skip a Clue if social distancing is not possible. 

• If planning a Trail with people outside your household group, make sure you are still following the latest guidelines for England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland on how many other people you can meet up with outdoors. 

• Avoid touching any hard surfaces such as plaques, signs or information boards that Clues may be set on, or gates, walls or benches. 

• Don't linger for too long – if you need to, take a photo of a plaque or sign and move to a quieter area, or solve the Clue at home. 

• Respect others – remember that there are many vulnerable people who still need to self-isolate.  While walking, please keep a safe distance from residential homes, schools and other premises.