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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:
- SimonandSerenaPlymouth, United KingdomFamily fun morning out!
Sunday, 19th January 20253 generations of The Green fam toured Plymouth on The Mystery of the Golden Scallop. We all played starring roles in solving each clue whilst finding local sites and places of interest that we didn’t... Read full review - SharW67Trip Type:CouplesMystery guides York fun day outSunday, 19th January 2025We did the York Guide. Had a lovely family day out with my adult children. The guide book was great to follow. Looking forward to doing a few more in different cities. Read full review
- Simon JNorwich, United KingdomLovely, chilled, fun stroll round some Norwich highlightsSunday, 19th January 2025An excellent and fun route round some of Norwich's many gems. I'm local and love our local history and still learned things. I'd strongly recommend this as a fun activity for couples of any age... Read full review
