Leiston Abbey Puzzle Trail (Hard)

Walks, England, Suffolk, East Suffolk
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Leiston Abbey Puzzle Trail (Hard)

Leiston, Suffolk

by eastsuffolkcouncil

  • 25 minutes / 0.6km
  • 10

A walk with a family-friendly puzzle to solve. Stroll around the abbey to find the clues on this fact finding mission.

  • Great views
  • Parking
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Leiston Abbey Puzzle Trail (Hard)
  1. Step 1: March 2026 Update: Due to the ongoing construction associated with the Sizewell C project, and the Abbey being closed to visitors for a major conservation project, this walk is not feasible at this time.

  2. Step 2: This is a kid-friendly puzzle hunt, perfect for 8-16 year olds. This is a dog friendly walk, but please keep your furry friend on a lead at all times. You may wish to take a pad & pencil 📝 with you to make a note of the clues.

  3. Step 3: We’ve had reports that a new ruin has been discovered which is of great historical importance. But we’re still unsure which county it is located in. We need your help to find the clues 👀 to discover the location.

  4. Your trail starts here at the Leiston Abbey sign, it’s just by the car park.

    Step 4: Your trail starts here at the Leiston Abbey sign, it’s just by the car park.

  5. You need to walk away from the car park & towards the ruins, using this path. Your first clue is close by.

    Step 5: You need to walk away from the car park & towards the ruins, using this path. Your first clue is close by.

  6. Head through the metal gate and into the ruins of Leiston Abbey.

    Step 6: Head through the metal gate and into the ruins of Leiston Abbey.

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