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Who Buried Dr Iddup's Secret?
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Dig up the truth of Dr Doug's demise!
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Explore Oxford Differently
Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.
- 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 2.7 miles of walking - One trail is perfect for up to 5 people
How it Works
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1. Choose how you want to explore
Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.
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2. Access it
instantlyYour App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.
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3. Explore
& solveFollow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.
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4. Submit
your answerEnter your final
answer online to
reveal the ending.
Great detectives needed!
A mystery is waiting to be solved in
Oxford
Oxford's eastern suburb of Headington is in shock after the sudden disappearance of local celebrity archaeologist, Dr Doug Iddup. Doug, who was last seen at one of his dig sites, was rumoured to have made a ground-breaking discovery that would disrupt plans for a major real estate project. With a long list of suspects, including local businessmen, councillors, investors, and rival academics, Chief Inspector Moors of the Oxford Police Department's Criminal Investigation Department is calling on the best amateur sleuths to help crack the case.
Detective Mystery Through Oxford
Are you looking for a fun and family-friendly day out in Oxford Headington? Then why not put your detective skills to the test with this self-guided Detective Mystery Guide Trail, taking you through the charming and historic suburb of Headington and along a section of an ancient path known as Cuckoo Walk.
The Trail begins at the Headington car park on Old High Street and leads you through the picturesque Old Headington, a 1930s residential area, and down London Road before concluding with a peaceful stroll through Bury Knowle Park.
As you follow the Trail route, you'll need to use your keen eye and sharp mind to solve the sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments, to eliminate suspects and uncover the truth behind Dr Iddup's disappearance.
Can YOU unearth the identity of the person who wanted Dr Iddup's findings to remain buried?
Every clue brings you closer to the truth...
Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.
Trail Information
Trail Information
Trail Location
The Oxford Headington Mystery Guide Treasure Trail starts at:
Old High Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
OX3 9HP
England
Detective
Mystery
Hours
miles
Accessible
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
Trail Details:
- A Detective Mystery Guide themed walking Treasure Trail exploring Oxford Headington
- 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 2.7 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
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?
