A brand new Treasure Map Trail for Warwick is being launched for the half-term break, providing
families with more affordable entertainment for the school holidays.
The unique trail, launched by Warwick Town Council, has been designed specifically for the town
and themed on its historic tale of Guy of Warwick, adding another way to entertain youngsters to
the town’s array of activities that make it the perfect place for families of all ages.
Maps will be available from Warwick Visitor Information Centre for just £3.00 and will lead children
on a trail around the town centre, highlighting unique hidden gems and offering families the perfect
way to explore Warwick at their own pace.
Founded in 2020, Treasure Map Trails is the brainchild of Daniel Johnson, a Bedfordshire dad
looking for new ways of entertaining his young children. The maps, featuring ‘treasures’ including
works of art, statues, quirky creations and eye-catching features, use a fantasy or historic theme
to grab children’s interest but use real street layouts and recognisable buildings to help them (and
their accompanying adults) find their way around.
Every Treasure Map Trail is based around a small section of a real town, aiming for no more than
one mile between the two furthest points so little legs don’t get too tired. They are kept simple so
children can enjoy them, and there are clues on the back of the map to help them along. There’s
also no need to complete a map in one go, and it’s easy to find a few treasures then return for the
rest another day.
Warwick’s Treasure Map Trail will include hidden hotspots like Smith Street and the Jetty and will
encourage people to explore little-known routes around the town, including the leafy walk through
Castle Gate, which when open offers a way to access the town centre from St Nicholas’ Park that
many people aren’t aware of.
The Treasure Map Trail is an addition to the already popular historic Guy of Warwick Trail and
the Town Break Trail – both free resources aimed at helping people explore Warwick and enjoying
a day out.
Warwick Town Centre Manager Kelly Scott said: “The Warwick Treasure Map Trail is a great new
way for families to explore our town and discover all sorts of hidden ‘treasures’ that they might
not know were here. It should be a fantastic way to find out more about Warwick, which is an
Aladdin’s Cave of history and unique and quirky characteristics.
“Our Treasure Map Trail will be linked to the Guy of Warwick story, which always captivates
people’s imagination and makes this trail inextricably linked to our town. It’s also eminently
affordable, and adds another string to our bow when it comes to family activities and makes
Warwick a great place to visit not only in the school holidays, but all year round.”
The Warwick Treasure Map Trail will be available from the Warwick Visitor Information Centre on
Jury Street, priced £3.00