Printed Copies of the Trail Map are available to purchase in the Harwellian!

Digital Download Copies of the Trail Map are available to purchase here!

🎄 Help Us Catch the Naughty Elf! 🎄

One of Santa’s elves has been up to no good and has made a mess in the Scout Hut! We need your help to find the naughty elf so that we can save Christmas.

Follow our festive treasure trail around Harwell Village, crack the clues, tick off the elf suspects, and work out which elf is the guilty one.

🗺️ Harwell Christmas Trail 2025

The route is approximately 3km around Harwell Village, with fun clues and riddles at each stop to help you eliminate elves from your list.

Your downloadable map shows the clue locations to keep you on track and make it easy for families to follow.

Perfect for:

• Families & friends
• A festive walk with a purpose
• Burning off some Christmas excitement

When you’ve solved the mystery, submit your answer via the QR code on the back of the map to be entered into our prize draw 🎁

 

✅ Key Information

• Trail length: Approx. 3km
• Trail time: 1.5 – 3 hours
• Pushchair friendly
• Suitable for children aged 5+
• Start & finish: The Harwellian, Harwell Recreation Ground
  (Warm drinks encouraged afterwards ☕)

 

👋 Who We Are & Why We’re Fundraising

This Harwell Christmas Trail was created and organised by Harwell Explorers, part of 1st Harwell (St Matthew’s) Scout Group, based in Thames Ridge District, Oxfordshire.

All funds raised will support our Summer Expedition to Europe in 2026 for Explorers (14–17) and Network (18–25).

Our plans include travelling to Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland, a permanent mini-jamboree where Scouts from around the world meet for mountain activities, international experiences, and adventure. Along the way, we’ll be exploring towns and cities across Europe and working towards our Chief Scout’s Awards.

 

☕ Harwellian Christmas Opening Times

Christmas Eve (Wednesday): 11am – 11:30pm
Christmas Day (Thursday): 11am – 3pm
Boxing Day (Friday): 11am – 9pm
Saturday 27th: 11am – 11:30pm
Sunday 28th: 11am – 11pm
Monday 29th: 11am – 9pm
Tuesday 30th: 6pm – 11pm
New Year’s Eve (Wednesday): 11am – 12:30am
New Year’s Day (Thursday): 11am – 9pm

Check out the Harwellian’s events & regular opening times here: https://harwellian.club/