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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    • Kathryn P
      Great fun day out with the ramily
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      Saturday, 16th March 2024
      Great fun on a rainy Saturday while Italy and Wales are playing in Cardiff. Lovely atmosphere in the city, and a nice way to spend an afternoon with family. Read full review
    • SuzanneG779
      London, United Kingdom
      Such a fun experience
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 16th March 2024
      We did the West End London mystery walk. We had such a fun day and were so impressed with how clever the clues were. I’m going to buy The City of London mystery to do with my daughter. Read full review
    • Jessica H
      Wonderful fun and informative day out!
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      Sunday, 17th March 2024
      This was our second Mystery Guide- this time in London City and it was fantastic, we had the funnest time solving the clues and we saw parts of london we had never seen before! Honestly couldn’t... 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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