Manchester - Civic Quarter
Manchester - Civic Quarter
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
2+ Hours
1.8 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog Friendly
with Restrictions
The Great Manchester Bee Scandal - Help Solve the Case!
In the bustling city of Manchester, a scandal has rocked the community. The highly-regarded convention is in jeopardy after it was discovered that a colony of hard-working Greater Manchester bees have been swapped out by an unknown assailant for lesser-grafting counterparts. DCI Polly Nate is on the case, but she needs the help of top detectives (YOU!) to solve the mystery and bring the culprit to justice.
A Detective Mystery Through Manchester's Civic Quarter
Put on your detective hats and get ready to explore Manchester's Civic Quarter in this immersive and family-friendly mystery adventure. Starting at the Cenotaph in St Peter's Square, you'll sleuth your way through bustling shopping spots, green parks, and historical hotspots as you search high and low for those ever-sneaky clues.
But beware! The Civic Quarter is buzzing with anger and it's up to YOU to silence it. With the culprit on the run, it's a race against time to gather evidence, solve the mystery, and save the convention before it's too late.
So, gather your team, put your detective skills to the test, and become the toast of Manchester!
The Details
- A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Manchester's Civic Quarter.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
- 1.8 mile circular Trail (takes about 2+ hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
- Solve the mystery 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 Manchester Civic Quarter Treasure Trail starts at:
Manchester Cenotaph
St Peter's Square
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 5PD
England
Car parking available at Q-Park Piazza
St James Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M1 4LX
England
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?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Before you set off on your awesome adventure, there are a few things you need to know...
Unfortunately, this Trail is not marked as wheelchair or pushchair friendly as there are some steps encountered along the route.
Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that this is a busy city centre, so dogs will need to be kept on leads.
The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is the Q-Park Piazza at St James Street, (M1 4LX) which is just a 4 minute walk away from the Trail's start point at Manchester Cenotaph in St Peter's Square. Or why not try one of Manchester's fantastic Park and Ride services? The Trail start is also perfectly placed for access via the tram (Hop off at St Peter's Square tram stop) or by train (closest station is Manchester Oxford Road, a 9 minute walk away from the start point).
There are some fantastic events in Manchester's calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful city. However, you may find that some of the clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact Manchester Visitor Information.
There are public toilets available in the Central Library close to the start and end point and at the Art Gallery, which is close to the first clue. There are also myriad cafes, restaurants, pubs and other eating establishments along the way to refuel hungry detectives!
Why not make a day of it by taking a look inside Manchester's Central Library indulging in a performance at The Bridgewater Hall or popping into the Great Northern Shopping Centre on your way around? You could even extend your visit further afield by visiting some of Manchester's other fantastic attractions, like the Science and Industry Museum or the People's History Museum? You could even try our other Manchester Trails to uncover more tantalising tales about this amazing, historical city!
