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Minstead - Sherlock Fame Village

Minstead

Sherlock Fame Village

Minstead - Sherlock Fame Village

DCI Ellie Mentry needs help solving this Sherlock Holmes mystery!

£10.99 GBP
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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.

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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 Minstead 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 hours of exploring
    Around 1.5 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.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Minstead

The Arthur Conan Doyle fan club is on tour in the charming village of Minstead and its surrounding area. However, what was supposed to be a fun coach tour turned into a mystery when one member, May Croft, never returned to the coach. The budding detectives headed out to solve the case, but sadly discovered her safe and sound along the beautiful bridleway. What's more, her disappearance was all part of a playful game! After further investigation, it's been revealed that May was the least popular member of the club, often taking centre stage and correcting her peers during their meetups. DCI Ellie Mentry has taken over the case from the amateur sleuths turned suspects. She needs help from top detectives to follow the trail of evidence through the scenic countryside to reveal the truth and the incriminating evidence left behind. Do YOU have what it takes?

Family-Friendly Detective Mystery in Minstead

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Minstead? Then why not explore the village on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to eliminate the suspects and discover the truth?

This short driving Trail has a few clues at Cadnam Cricket Ground before taking you to Minstead Village, the burial place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, of Sherlock Holmes fame. Minstead is a charming and peaceful village in the middle of the New Forest, making it the perfect location for a family-friendly adventure.

Minstead - Sherlock Fame Village
Minstead - Sherlock Fame Village
Minstead - Sherlock Fame Village
From the case file
Minstead - Sherlock Fame Village

Every clue brings you closer to the truth...

Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Minstead and Sherlock Holmes Treasure Trail starts at:

New Forest National Park

Minstead

Hampshire

Hampshire

SO40 2NR

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

5 Miles Driving Distance

5 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed driving and walking Treasure Trail around Minstead
  • Ideal for discovering more about where you live or exploring somewhere new
  • Trails are done in your own time at your own pace
  • This Trail involves approximately 1.5 miles of walking and 5 miles of driving, and should take around 2 hours to complete
  • This Trail is suitable for all ages from 6 - 106 (no children necessary!)
  • One Trail booklet is enough for 4-5 people
  • Circular loop Trail
  • Mobile phone text service for clue answers if you get stuck, ensuring that no mystery goes unsolved
  • This Trail can be sent to you in the post or downloaded today for instant Trailing fun!

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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