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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    • Pauline W
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Mystery Adventure..Sheffield
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 21st July 2024
      We had a lovely Sunday afternoon meandering round Sheffield, looking for clues. We did find The Golden Flamingo 😉🦩….and got quite used to how to find and interpret the clues. Absolutely... Read full review
    • Q5815NWcatherinem
      Excellent for team building
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 23rd July 2024
      Yesterday we did the City of London mystery guide and it was awesome! We used it as a team building exercise and it was such good fun. I would definitely do this again. A word of advice, do build... Read full review
    • 19KimG68
      York, United Kingdom
      Great Adventure around the West End of London!
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 24th July 2024
      I was with some family members and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. We loved going to areas where we had not been before in the West End of London and finding the clues. Some were more difficult than... 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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