World Book Day Treasure Hunt

From February half term until mid-March, the streets of Thatcham will be transformed into an outdoor treasure hunt in celebration of World Book Day®. This year’s event is especially significant as it forms part of the National Year of Reading.

Families are invited to hunt for 10 ‘Book Zones’ hidden in shop windows. Using only a smartphone, explorers can scan markers to see 3D characters - from brave astronauts to mythical unicorns - leap into the real world. Each stop also features a hidden secret letter, found by taking selfies with the characters; families who find all ten can solve the mystery word and complete the trail.

The Thatcham World Book Day® Treasure Hunt is completely free for all families and will run from 12th February to 15th March. No app download is required - families simply need a smartphone with a camera.

To start the hunt, families can head to Thatcham Library to scan their first marker, before heading into the town centre. You can do the trail in any order.

You may also like the following events from Thatcham Town Council:

• Next month, 1st March, 10:00 am, Thatcham's Chinese New Year Market in Thatcham
• Next month, 2nd March, 07:30 pm, Thatcham in Old Photographs in Thatcham
• This June, 28th June, 11:00 am, Family Fun Day 2026 in Thatcham

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Thatcham.