Plymouth - City, Hoe & Barbican
Plymouth - City, Hoe & Barbican
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
2+ Hours
2 miles
Not
Accessible
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Mysterious Disappearance of Paul de Utherwan
Former Plymouth Argyle striker Paul de Utherwan has vanished without a trace. His family is in shock, denying the rumours that he had accumulated massive gambling debts. But the National Crime Agency has a different story. According to them, Paul had been working as an informant, exposing an underground gambling syndicate in Plymouth. Now, The Syndicate is on the hunt for him and it seems like they have made their move! Can you, the top detectives, solve the case and find out what happened to Paul de Utherwan?
The Detective Mystery Through Plymouth
Put on your detective hats and grab your magnifying glasses for this thrilling self-guided scavenger hunt through the vibrant city of Plymouth. Starting at the iconic Theatre Royal, you will follow a trail of mind-bending clues that will take you on a journey through the city's history and top sights.
But this is not your typical sightseeing tour. Along the way, you will unravel the mystery behind Paul de Utherwan's demise and the underground gambling syndicate that is after him. Can you crack the clues to reveal the the guilty party and the method they used to kick off poor Paul?
Plymouth needs YOU, detectives! Can you finish this case with a clinical touch?
The Details
- A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Plymouth.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
- 2-mile 'linear' Trail (takes roughly 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service for clues if you get stuck.
- Solve the mystery and be entered into a £100 monthly draw!
- Learn more about where you live, or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Plymouth City, Hoe & Barbican Treasure Trail starts at:
Derry's Clock Tower
Old George Street
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 2TR
England
The closest parking to the start point is at Theatre Royal Car Park
Old George Street
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 2TR
England
Mini Detective Club
Mini Detective Club
We have three super duper themed Clubs for your child to enjoy as part of their Treasure Trail experience.
Perfect for 4-8 year olds, the concept behind the Clubs is that your child will get a bundle of goodies to excite
them about their forthcoming Trail experience, something to keep them entertained whilst travelling to and from
the Trail, and something to be given on completion of the Trail as a keepsake.
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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Before you set off on your awesome adventure to explore Plymouth, there are a few things you need to know...
Unfortunately, due to some unavoidable steps at the war memorial on The Hoe, the route is not friendly for wheelchair users, however those with pushchairs, if you are happy to negotiate a few steps, you should be fine!
Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that it is a busy city centre, so dogs will need to be kept on leads.
The closest pay and display car park to the Trail start point is at Theatre Royal car park (PL1 2TR), which is right beside the start point. Other city centre car parks are available. Or, why not try Plymouth's fantastic Park and Ride service?
There are some fantastic events in Plymouth's calendar, all of which are great times to visit this vibrant ocean city. However, you may find that some of the clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions - particularly during the MTV Festival. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact Plymouth Tourist Information.
There are public toilets available near Clues 13 and 17. The route passes several pubs and a few cafes along the way, and there's a great picnic spot halfway along at The Hoe.
Looking for more things to do in Plymouth? Make a day of it and fit in some retail therapy at Drake Circus, or learn more twisting tales at the Mayflower Museum. If you're up for an extra challenge, try your hand at treasure seeking with our Plymouth Waterfront & Pavillions Trail!
