The Mystery of Nelson's Stolen Diamonds

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Turn the streets of Portsmouth into a 'whodunnit' treasure hunt adventure!

Discover Portsmouth's amazing history and secret hidden gems
Combine your skills to crack the clues and unravel the epic tale
Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure to treasure with your friends
Includes five historic taverns en route

On Nelson's last day on dry land, he stored a valuable diamond necklace in an old Portsmouth tavern. But that night.. someone snatched it! Was it stolen for money? Or an act of revenge? Nobody knows. But the villain left a trail of clues, and this is where you come in...

The pages of your Mystery Guide™ take you on an exciting puzzle adventure through the heart of Portsmouth, as you follow the maps, unlock the clues, and unravel the epic tale. Plus, an exciting twist awaits…

Make it to the end and you'll be struck by an amazing 'wow' moment when the case is solved and the villain is revealed before your eyes! Simply grab your Mystery Guide™, head to the start, and set off at a time that suits you.

Don't let the villain get away... Your time to start is now!

This is a self-guided tour, the 44-page guided activity booklet can be collected from behind the bar at The Dolphin pub at any time between 12pm and 8pm when showing your payment receipt. Address: 41 High St, Portsmouth PO1 2LU.

Details:
Walking distance: 3km
Duration: 2-3 hours

Please note: bank holidays may affect opening hours.

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Mystery Guide£19.99 activity

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    Recent Reviews:

    • loopz22
      Long Buckby, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Manchester mystery adventure. Great exploring
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 26th April 2024
      Great fun and informative Went to parts of the city we may not have gone. Went to so many places we would not have visited. Good mix of culture and other (pubs) Read full review
    • Trip39512240027
      Stenloese, Denmark
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      Friends getaway
      Oxford
      4 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 27th April 2024
      Great entertainment. Educational, fun and a few good pub stops - which are always needed. Not too difficult especially if you do the clues in the correct order ;) Read full review
    • patsybell
      Midhurst, United Kingdom
      Fancy being Roman for an afternoon. It's great fun , much to see and do.
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 27th April 2024
      This Chester mystery adventure is brilliant, definitely on a par with Brighton and Winchester. Again we decided to guess who the villain was, which location and which animal. winner buys tea... Read full review

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    Portsmouth Treasure Hunt: The Mystery of Nelson's Stolen Diamonds

    Type:Walking Tour

    Starts at the Nelson Statue, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2ND

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    Opening Times

    The Mystery of Nelson's Stolen Diamonds (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

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