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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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…

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About

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:

    • Explorer47742784235
      Great Family Day Out
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 30th June 2025
      It was a gift from my daughter but we decided to have the experience as a family so 6 of us set off on a sunny Saturday in May. We enjoyed collectively solving the clues and met other unconnected... Read full review
    • deanyb2020
      Derbyshire, United Kingdom
      Great way to explore an area we don’t really know
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 30th June 2025
      Exploring parts of the Bank area we have walked past many times not knowing these areas were there. Really enjoyed it …. pubs visited en-route to keep us lubricated and fed….on the hottest day of the... Read full review
    • jenBellshill
      Bellshill
      Excellent Day out
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 1st July 2025
      Enjoyed the tour ! We come from near Glasgow but saw sights and heard of things that were new to us . Not an easy one though and we were 4 adults working together. However it was great fun and we had... Read full review

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    The Mystery of Nelson's Stolen Diamonds 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

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