Families in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, can now take part in a new LEGO-style walking trail designed to highlight the history of the town and encourage residents to visit the high street. The initiative features several large models, known as Maxifigures, hidden at key landmarks such as the Old Pond Fountain and local parks.
The project is a partnership between Broxbourne Borough Council and Love Cheshunt, an organisation formed by local retailers. The trail is free to use and is scheduled to remain open to the public until February 2026.
Those wanting to join in can collect a physical map from Cheshunt Library or Lowewood Museum (limited free copies are available); maps can also be downloaded from the Love Cheshunt website and other pick-up locations may be listed by the council. The maps guide walkers through the Old Pond and High Street areas to find the hidden characters while learning about local history at spots like Grundy Park.
Organisers say the trail provides a low-cost outing for families during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. It is funded with support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, a government programme to help improve local economies; the trail is intended to help drive footfall to independent retailers, including local businesses such as Dobsons and The Bed Gallery.
The trail was extended following a successful pilot period that took place in May 2024. Local officials say the project helps to bring town centres to life in a way that is entertaining for residents and visitors of all ages.
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