Nottingham - Highfields Park & Uni
Nottingham - Highfields Park & Uni
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
2.75 Hours
2.3 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
Can YOU Find King Charles I's Gold?
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?
The 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.
- Solve the quest and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for INSTANT FUN (or receive your copy in the post)!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Highfields Park and Nottingham Uni Treasure Trail starts at:
Lakeside Arts Centre
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire
NG7 2TW
England
Mini Explorer Club
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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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
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!
