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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:
- Pauline WTrip Type:CouplesMystery Adventure..SheffieldSunday, 21st July 2024We 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
- Q5815NWcatherinemExcellent for team buildingTuesday, 23rd July 2024Yesterday 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
- 19KimG68York, United KingdomGreat Adventure around the West End of London!Wednesday, 24th July 2024I 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