Things to do in Merseyside

Pssst… Did you know we have over 1,200 Trails all over the UK? Lead yourself and your fellow adventure seekers on a self-guided walk around Merseyside! Click the markers on the map above, check out the sites listed below, or find a specific place using the search bar. Keep reading for a taste of what’s to come on your voyage of discovery… 

Treasure Trails turn an everyday walk into an imaginative escapade - with YOU at the heart of it. Leave no stone unturned as you follow a series of captivating clues and work together to crack the sneaky secret code. Whether those in your gung-ho gang are 6 or 106, they’ll love their special mission, and you’ll make plenty of fun memories along the way. With a choice of captivating stories to follow, from detective mysteries to treasure hunts and spy missions, which Trail will you pick first? 

The iconic county of Merseyside is famous for even more than The Beatles! Check out Liverpool’s historic architecture or Southport’s seaside vistas, as well as the miles of winding paths (or should that be long and winding roads…). There are six Treasure Trails in total to tackle, so you’ll soon get to know the area, with each one covering a good couple of miles. What more do you need for a fun day out with the family? 

Four of Merseyside’s Treasure Trails take in the sights and delights of Liverpool. If you’re brave enough, head to Liverpool’s Albert Dock and get searching for an elusive hoard of precious gold, hidden away by a mysterious dragon many years ago. Meanwhile, all super spies should head to Liverpool’s Lime Street to accept a messy mission before the city becomes unstuck! Can you stick to the Trail like glue in order to crack the code? Take a trip further afield to sunny Southport, where TOP detectives are needed right away. This isn’t a case of horseplay – this is foul play! 

If you’re looking for fun things to do in Merseyside, a Treasure Trail will tick all the boxes! Channel your inner child and embrace the outdoors as you search high and low for those all-important clues to crack the code before it’s too late! We know the recipe for a great family day out, so grab your favourite crew and take your first step today! 

Explore all of Merseyside’s amazing Treasure Trails in the list below. To find somewhere more specific to your location, scroll up to the top of the page for a map view, or enter the place you’d like to explore into the search bar.