Crack Hardman's Clue Code!

Bristol - West End & Hippodrome

Bristol

West End & Hippodrome

Bristol - West End & Hippodrome

A right-old Victorian mystery to crack!

£12.99 GBP

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5* reviews from
8,000+ happy families

They are a really good and fun way to explore a new town or city, or your local area... Suitable for all ages. We are in our 70's.

– Laura Reeves

We were a group of 3 generations between 17 and 70ish – you really don't need to have children with you to enjoy these trails.

– Sarah Smith

Makes exploring towns really fun.

– Karunen Pillay Vencatasawmy

Great little adventures... and at £10.99 they are good value.

– L Stewart

Fantastic time spent exploring, treasure hunting, seeing new places.

– Jane Stevens

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

– Laura Beale

Brilliant fun, covering all ages. I've done these alone, with my teen kids and even did one as a first date!

– Zara Lyford

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

– DaveB3650

You look at features of towns you don't normally notice.

– Rachel Hill

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

– Mr Stephen Parnell

An excellent way of exploring a new or familiar place.

– Lucien Riviere

We learnt new details about a location we thought we knew.

– Kate Hood

Explore Bristol Differently

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

A family reading a Treasure Trails booklet together on a sunny street

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 2.5 hours of exploring
Around 1.6 miles of walking
One trail is perfect for up to 5 people

How it Works

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. Access it
instantly

Your App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.
3. Explore
& solve

Follow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.
4. Submit
your answer

Enter your final
answer online to
reveal the ending.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Bristol

In 1878, the small town of Bristol was shaken by a shocking confession from local physician, Dr. John Hardman. He claimed to have done away with someone, but refused to reveal any details, instead handing over a document with a series of clues that he said would reveal the truth. And so, the mystery began.

Despite the efforts of the police, the case went cold and was eventually dismissed as a hoax. But now, Chief Inspector Sherbert Homes has discovered the case and is challenging YOU to solve it. Can you uncover the identity of the missing person and the evidence that will link them to Dr. Hardman's crime?

A Detective Mystery Through Bristol's West End and Hippodrome

Get ready for an outdoor escape room adventure as you explore the West End of Bristol on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail. Starting and ending in College Green, close to the Cathedral, the Trail winds its way through hilly streets, up to Brandon Hill, and then behind the Colston Hall and Hippodrome, before returning to College Green.

As you follow the Trail, keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can you eliminate the suspects and solve the mystery before it's too late?

Gather your family and friends, or make it a fun day out with the kids in Bristol. The mystery awaits!

Every clue brings you closer to the truth...

Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Bristol West End Treasure Trail starts at:

Cathedral Walk

Bristol

BS1 5DD

England

Detective
Mystery

2.5 Hours

1.6 miles

Not
Accessible

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Bristol's West End
Ideal for discovering more about where you live or exploring somewhere new
Trails are done in your own time at your own pace
This Trail is approximately 1.6 miles long and takes 2.hours to complete
This Trail is suitable for all ages from 6 - 106 (no children necessary!)
One Trail booklet is enough for 4-5 people
Circular loop Trail
Mobile phone text service for clue answers if you get stuck, ensuring that no mystery goes unsolved
This Trail can be sent to you in the post or downloaded today for instant Trailing fun!

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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