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Turn the streets of Southsea into a 'whodunnit' treasure hunt adventure!
Discover Southsea'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 4 historic taverns en route
In the summer of 1910, Southsea's iconic laughing sailor became the victim of a terrible crime, after a mysterious figure smashed the machine and silenced his laugh forever. Was it 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 Southsea, 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!
Details:
Distance - 4.5 km
Duration - 3+ hours
This is a self-guided treasure hunt which begins at Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery, Museum Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2LJ. Please note: The museum is closed on Mondays. Simply show the staff a copy of your payment receipt, and they will issue you with The Mystery of the Laughing Sailor activity book. Bank holidays may affect opening times.
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Recent Reviews:
- tiggithecatDerby, United KingdomA gentle paced re discoverySunday, 6th July 2025Having visited the main attractions in Bath on a previous visit I thought that the Mystery Guide would be a good way to re familiarise ourselves with the city. Unfortunately, one of my friends had... Read full review
- Donna RBury, United KingdomGreat afternoon solving the mysterySunday, 6th July 2025Had a great afternoon in Manchester using our guide from a Christmas present. Was easy to follow and learnt things and saw places I didn’t know even with living in Manchester my whole life. Was good... Read full review
- LouchuThe absolute best time, loads of fun, lots of laughs - highly recommend! Next stop - Chester!Monday, 7th July 2025Fantastic! Had the best time 👌🏼 We did a guys v girls Great Coin Heist - lots of laughs & saw parts of London we didn’t know existed. Definitely recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read full review