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

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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    • 860jesse
      Trip Type:
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      Family fun for all
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      Sunday, 17th November 2024
      Something for everyone, a pub crawl for husband , food stops for me ,history and exercise for all , a real family bonding day , and so nice when bump into other groups doing the activities too highly... Read full review
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      Superb, fun and brilliant day in Oxford with my son. Couldn't have had a more enjoyable day. Love Oxford anyway but this was a totally new and illuminating experience. Read full review
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      Wednesday, 20th November 2024
      A group of 6 70 plus giggling women. We had great fun. Didn’t open the booklet until at starting point so a bit slow at getting the hang of book. Coffee at the new refectory in cathedral and lunch... 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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