Caister-on-Sea - Roman Fort & Road

Navigating The Route

This is a circular Detective Mystery around Caister-on-Sea, with Detectives helping Holly Day and Detective Sergeant Ray Gunn use a secret notebook of clues to unmask the culprit who kidnapped her and moved her around Caister-on-Sea.

The investigation covers 2 miles and should take around 2 hours to complete. You'll begin at Beach Road Car Park, work through the town centre, follow the trail towards the Roman Fort, visit King George's Field, pass lifeboat landmarks and loop back towards Beach Road.

This Trail is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible. One section might be potentially muddy, but otherwise the ground is generally good underfoot. There is one gentle incline, and no steep hills.

Many of the roads are narrow with limited or no pavements, and you will need to cross a busy road on the way to the Roman Fort, so keep Mini Detectives close while gathering evidence. The cemetery mentioned in the route has opening hours, so bear that in mind if you plan to take the historical detour.

Getting There

By car: Start your case at Beach Road Car Park (NR30 5HD). Your patrol vehicle should be parked here, and there will be two clues to solve in this area before the investigation heads further into Caister-on-Sea. The circular route returns to the area of the start car park after looping through the town centre and back to Beach Road.

By public transport: Make your way to Beach Road Car Park (NR30 5HD) to begin the investigation. Once Holly Day's trail of clues has been followed around town, the route brings you back towards the same area.

Need the Loo?

Public toilets can be found beyond Clue 09, making that a useful comfort stop part way through the case.

Bring Your Furry Sidekicks

Four-legged Detectives are welcome to join the investigation. 🐾

The route includes narrow roads with limited or no pavements, a busy road crossing on the way to the Roman Fort, one potentially muddy section and time around King George's Field, so keep canine colleagues close and leads handy while you sniff out the evidence.

Food & Drink Stops

Detective work is hungry business, and this case has some useful refuelling points. Refreshments, including doughnuts, are available in the area of Clues 10 and 11, and the route also passes a place that sells brilliant food near Clue 19.

Want to Make a Day of It?

Caister Roman Fort

The investigation follows signs to Caister Roman Fort, and you can take time to explore the rest of it if you wish. It's a natural historical add-on for Detectives who like their evidence with a Roman twist.

Caister Lifeboat Station and Lifeboat Memorial

The route passes the Lifeboat Station and later the Lifeboat Memorial in the Joint Burial Grounds. The Caister lifeboat is one of only 2 offshore lifeboats independent of the RNLI and relying solely on public donations. The memorial recalls the loss of Beacuchamp, from which only 3 crewman survived, and James Haylett later became associated with the motto 'Caister men never turn back'.

King George's Field

The Trail leads into King George's Field for two clues, passing the car park to the playing fields and The Rabbit Hutch plaque. It's a handy place to slow the pace briefly while your Detectives compare theories and look for the next lead.

Historical Cemetery Detour

You can take an optional historical detour to the cemetery, where the graves of 283 military casualties dating from 1906 onward are maintained by the War Graves Commission. Remember that the cemetery has opening hours if you plan to include this respectful extra stop.