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New Brighton - Park, Lake & Waterfront

New Brighton

Park, Lake & Waterfront

New Brighton - Park, Lake & Waterfront

Hunt for the smugglers, pirates and privateers' long-lost loot!

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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 New Brighton 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 2.0 hours of exploring
    Around 2.5 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

New Brighton

Step back in time to the 18th century and explore the seaside town of New Brighton, once a haven for unsavoury characters and their tales of smuggling, wrecking, and treasure hunting. Legend has it that the notorious banker, Mother Redcap, stashed away all the loot from these scoundrels before vanishing into the night. We need YOU to follow the clues and uncover the location of the long-lost treasure before anyone else!

Treasure Hunt Through New Brighton

Your self-guided treasure hunt will take you on a thrilling adventure through the historic and scenic areas of New Brighton. As you explore the marine lake, park, and promenade, you'll uncover curious clues hidden in the town's permanent features, buildings, and art installations. Keep your eyes peeled for breathtaking views of Liverpool's waterfront along the way!

Are you ready to brave the sea air, unearth the clues, and track down the treasure? The legend of Mother Redcap is calling…

New Brighton - Park, Lake & Waterfront
New Brighton - Park, Lake & Waterfront
New Brighton - Park, Lake & Waterfront
From the case file
New Brighton - Park, Lake & Waterfront

Your answers hold the key...

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

Trail Information

Trail Location

The New Brighton A Smuggler's Tale Treasure Hunt Trail starts at:

Vale Park

Woodland Drive

New Brighton

Merseyside

CH45 1LZ

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2.0 Hours Duration

2.0 Hours

2.5 Miles Walking Distance

2.5 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog friendly with possible restrictions

Dog Friendly
with Restrictions

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around New Brighton
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
  • 2.5-mile 'loop' Trail (takes 2 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, there are a few things you need to know... 

The route isn’t friendly for wheelchair users due to some steps and steep hills along the way, but those with light pushchairs should find it manageable.

Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that there may be some restrictions, so only bring your tracker dog if another member of the team is able to wait with them if needed. 

The closest car park to the Trail start point is at Vale Park (CH45 1LZ), with more on-street parking nearby if full.

There are some fantastic events in New Brighton’s calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful town. While most take place inside the Floral Pavilion Theatre, you might find that some of the Clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access during outdoor events. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact Visit Wirral.

There are public toilets available towards the beginning and end of the Trail, and at Clue 13 too.  The route passes several refreshment stops and shops around Clues 10-11, and there are plenty of picnic spots to choose from. 

Why not make a day of it and visit Championship Adventure Golf for a round of fun, or relax on the beach with a well-deserved post-quest ice cream? You could even hop across the water to challenge yourself to one of our Liverpool Trails and let out your inner daring detective or slippery spy!

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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