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Nottingham - Highfields Park & Uni

Nottingham

Highfields Park & Uni

Nottingham - Highfields Park & Uni

Can you find Charles I's long-lost gold?

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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 Nottingham 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 2.75 hours of exploring
    Around 2.3 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.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

Nottingham

The year is 1642, and King Charles I is raising his standard at Nottingham Castle to signal the start of the English Civil War. But amidst the chaos, the King realizes that the gold he carries with his army is a target for the Parliamentary forces. In a desperate attempt to protect the treasure, Sir Doug Dytche and his men bury it in a secret location near the village of Keighton.

The village may have disappeared over time, but the mystery of the buried gold remains. In 1941, during a Dig For Victory drive, the village was rediscovered close to the Portland Building. But Dytche and his diggers were clever, scattering clues around the area and leaving behind a confusing map to frustrate anyone searching for the treasure. The race is on to solve the clues and find the gold, and only the most intrepid explorers will succeed!

Treasure Hunt Through Nottingham's Highfields Park & Uni

Embark on an immersive self-guided adventure through Nottingham's Highfields Park & Uni, as you follow the trail of King Charles I's lost gold. Your journey will take you through the beautiful park, past the University of Nottingham, and towards the village of Keighton.

But beware, the clues left behind by Dytche and his men won't be easy to decipher. Only the most determined and clever adventurers will be able to piece together the puzzle and find the treasure. So put on your thinking caps, grab your map, and get ready for an exciting treasure hunt like no other!

The race is on... Are YOU ready to find King Charles I's gold before anyone else?

Nottingham - Highfields Park & Uni
Nottingham - Highfields Park & Uni
Nottingham - Highfields Park & Uni
From the case file
Nottingham - Highfields Park & Uni

Your answers hold the key...

Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Highfields Park and Nottingham Uni Treasure Trail starts at:

Lakeside Arts Centre

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire

NG7 2TW

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2.75 Hours Duration

2.75 Hours

2.3 Miles Walking Distance

2.3 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around Highfields Park and Nottingham University.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
  • 2.3-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2.75 hours to complete at your own pace).
  • Text message service with 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 Nottingham, there are a few things you need to know...

The route isn’t friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs due to steps and steep hills.

Bring your four-legged friends along! This is a dog-friendly Trail.

There is a car park and free on-street parking near the Trail start point, but these fill up very quickly. We recommend trying Nottingham’s fantastic park and ride service, using the tram to reach your quest. The closest tram stop for Lakeside Arts is the University of Nottingham tram stop on the Toton Lane-Hucknall line.

There are some fantastic events in Nottingham’s calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful city. While they shouldn’t disrupt your quest, other than potentially extending your travel time, we do recommend double checking that there aren’t any events in Highfields Park that could obstruct any clues. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact Nottingham Tourism Centre.

There are public toilets available towards the beginning of the Trail and the route passes a couple of refreshment stops along the way. Pack supplies and enjoy a picnic in the park as you go.

Looking for more things to do in Nottingham? Make a day of it with a game of adventure golf, or even foot golf, right in the park. You could even venture into the city centre and challenge yourself to one of the other Nottingham Trails in our collection!

Mini Explorer 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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