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Plymouth - Royal William Yard

Plymouth

Royal William Yard

Plymouth - Royal William Yard

Can you prevent the Royal William Yard from being stolen?!

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We got to see new places and things you wouldn’t notice, if you were simply walking round.

– Laura Beale

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– Zara Lyford

A great way of visiting a place in a way you wouldn't normally.

– DaveB3650

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– Rachel Hill

Enjoyable solving clues and going to places in the town which we never knew existed.

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Explore Plymouth Differently

Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

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  • Follow a carefully planned self-guided route through the area
  • Use real landmarks and features to crack around 18 clever clues
  • Notice fascinating features you'd normally walk straight past
  • Great fun for everyone from 6 to 106
  • Around 2 hours of exploring
    Around 1.8 miles of walking
  • One trail is perfect for up to 5 people

How it Works

  1. 1. Choose how you want to explore

    Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.

  2. 2. Access it
    instantly

    Your App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.

  3. 3. Explore
    & solve

    Follow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.

  4. 4. Submit
    your answer

    Enter your final
    answer online to
    reveal the ending.

Top secret!

We've got a mission for you in

Plymouth

The historic Royal William Yard in Plymouth is in grave danger! The sinister head of the SEA (Sinister Espionage Agency), Otto Lee Powerful, has set his sights on stealing this important piece of the UK for his own power-hungry empire. With his high-tech ship disguised as a ferry, he plans to cut off the Yard and tow it away in just 24 hours. But we can't let that happen!

That's where YOU come in, our top undercover agent. We need you to uncover the radio frequency and location of the device that will trigger the angle grinders to carve off Devil's Point and the Yard. With this information, we can jam the signal and save the Yard for Blighty. Good luck, Double-Oh Devon!

Spy Mission City Tour Through the Royal William Yard

Attention all agents! We have a top-secret mission for you at the historic Royal William Yard in Plymouth. This self-guided Spy Mission Trail will take you through the former military area, full of hidden dangers and surveillance drones. Your mission is to follow our intel and stay hidden from enemy eyes at all times.

But be warned, time is of the essence. The Yard is at risk of being hacked off from the mainland and towed away by SEA. Your task is to solve the sneaky clues, crack the code, and block the radio signal before it's too late.

Are YOU ready to save the day and protect the Royal William Yard?

Plymouth - Royal William Yard
Plymouth - Royal William Yard
Plymouth - Royal William Yard
From the case file
Plymouth - Royal William Yard

Everything you've uncovered has led to this...

Use the intelligence you've gathered, crack the final challenge and bring the mission to a successful close.

Trail Information

Trail Location

Plymouth: Save Royal William Yard starts at:

Royal William Yard

Mount Stone Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 3RP

England

There is limited free parking available at Devils' Point car park

Admiralty Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 3RS

England

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.8 Miles Walking Distance

1.8 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Plymouth's Royal William Yard.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
  • 1.8-mile 'loop' Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
  • Text message service for clues if you get stuck.
  • Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
  • Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!

More Information:

Before you set off on your awesome adventure to explore Plymouth, there are a few things you need to know...  

This Trail has not been marked as accessible for wheelchair users due to a large flight of stairs encountered along the route of the Trail.

Why not bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that the Yard can get very busy, so please keep your dog on a lead throughout the latter part of the Trail.

There is limited free parking available at Devil's Point Park, Admiralty Road (PL1 3RS). If this is full, you can park in the pay and display car park in the Yard itself. This car park is the closest to the Trail's start point. We would recommend a minimum of 3 hours to complete your mission, but you can always pay for longer if you wish to explore further after finishing. If you prefer, the city centre car parks are only a 25-minute walk away, and the city is available to explore further in your own time.

There is a wide range of activities available at the Yard, so you could always extend your visit if you wish to. However, you may find that some of the clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access if there are any events being held, so please plan ahead before travelling.

There are public toilets available at Clue 04 of the Trail (8.00am until 6.30pm). There are plenty of opportunities for refreshments and facilities along the latter part of the Trail from Clue 11 onwards.

Looking for more things to do in Plymouth? Once you've completed your mission, take some downtime and visit some of the cafes and restaurants in the Yard. Or what about some retail therapy in the shops on offer. If you want to, you can even stay at the Yard and spend more time absorbing the details of its fascinating history. Alternatively, why not take in the scenery and enjoy the views across the River Tamar with an ice cream in hand!

Mini Secret Agent 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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