• Durham - Historic Pubs Treasure Trail - front cover
  • Durham - Historic Pubs Treasure Trail - story page
  • Portland - Castle & Chesil Beach Treasure Trail

    Solve Ivor's Bitter End

  • Follow the Clues & Unlock the Secrets of a Thrilling Quest
  • Interactive Scavenger Hunt - A Puzzle-Solving Outdoor Challenge
  • Solve Clues & Reveal Hidden Stories in a Scavenger Hunt
  • Track Down Clues & Solve Riddles in This Scavenger Quest
  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
1 8

Durham - Historic Pubs

Durham

Historic Pubs

Durham - Historic Pubs

The tragic case of the Landlord's last round...

£10.99 GBP
£10.99 GBP
Sale Sold out
Trail format
Trail Information at a glance View full details

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 Durham 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 2.1 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.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Durham

Something is amiss in Durham. The beloved publican of the Duck and Puddle, Ivor Barrell, has suddenly passed away under suspicious circumstances. The locals are distraught and the police are baffled. But fear not, our top detectives, for you have been called in to solve this mystery and bring justice to poor Ivor.

The Landlord's Last Round - A Detective Mystery in Durham

Embark on an exciting self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail through the historic city of Durham. Follow the clues, eliminate the suspects, and discover whodunit as you explore the heart of the city and its many historic pubs.

Your adventure begins and ends in Market Place, taking you on a circular route that crosses the river by three different bridges. Keep an eye out for clues on the outside of the city's most iconic pubs.

Can you and your team solve the mystery and call last orders on this case before the villain gets away scot-free?

Durham - Historic Pubs
Durham - Historic Pubs
Durham - Historic Pubs
From the case file
Durham - Historic Pubs

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 Durham City Pub Trail Treasure Trail starts at:

Silver Street

Durham

County Durham

County Durham

DH1 3RD

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2.5+ Hours Duration

2.5+ Hours

2.1 Miles Walking Distance

2.1 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Durham
  • 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 2.1 miles long and takes 2.5+ 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.

Show more »

What is a Treasure Trail?