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    Unravel the Lace Market Mystery

  • An Exciting Adventure Awaits - Crack the Mystery & Solve Clues
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Nottingham - Lace Market & Lister Gate

Nottingham

Lace Market & Lister Gate

Nottingham - Lace Market & Lister Gate

Unravel the mystery of Dame Broider's last stitch

£10.99 GBP
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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.

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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 Nottingham 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

Nottingham

Tragedy has struck the Lace Market as one of its most talented makers has met her untimely end. Dame Broider, renowned for her exquisite lace handkerchiefs made from golden thread, was found lifeless in her workshop. The suspect list is long, but the evidence is scarce. That's where YOU come in, our top detectives, to scour the streets of Nottingham and uncover the truth behind this perplexing crime.

Investigating the Lace Market & Lister Gate

Looking for a fun day out with family and friends or a thrilling adventure with the kids in Nottingham? Look no further than this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail that will take you on a journey through the bustling city centre. As you follow the Trail route, keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can YOU eliminate suspects and solve the mystery?

The Trail begins on Lister Gate and winds its way through the historic Lace Market district, passing by the award-winning Galleries of Justice and the majestic St Mary's Church before returning to your starting point.

Ready to put your detective skills to the test and crack the case?

Nottingham - Lace Market & Lister Gate
Nottingham - Lace Market & Lister Gate
Nottingham - Lace Market & Lister Gate
From the case file
Nottingham - Lace Market & Lister Gate

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 Nottingham Lace Market Treasure Trail starts at:

Low Pavement

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire

NG1 7DL

England


Detective Mystery Trail

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

The Details

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Nottingham
  • 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 is approximately 1.5 miles long and takes 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!

Please Note:

We are currently unaware of any restrictions for dogs on this Trail, and whilst most of our Trails can be enjoyed with dogs, those in towns and cities may be less suitable due to traffic and a lack of open spaces. You may also encounter restricted access to parks etc.

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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