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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:
- 72sarahiRingwood, United KingdomBrilliant day out - well worth doing the Mystery Tour of Southampton
Monday, 6th May 2024So many parts of the city we never knew existed. Fascinating learning about the Titanic. Ingenious clues, very well researched. We really loved it. Just a shame it rained most of the way round. Read full review - ElaineWillisChippenham, United KingdomBATH Not completely dog friendly
Wednesday, 8th May 2024This was great fun until the last pub. The guides say this is dog friendly so off I went with Twiggy and had a lovely time. The last pub is not dog friendly and so I couldn’t get the last clue... Read full review - Lettie57Poole, United KingdomGreat fun!
Wednesday, 8th May 2024It was a great way to discover Oxford city centre without to do too much research on a first visit. The tour takes you to some quirky places which we would probably have missed otherwise but still... Read full review
