• Plymouth - City, Hoe & Barbican Treasure Trail - front cover
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  • Portland - Castle & Chesil Beach Treasure Trail

    Crack The Plymouth Syndicate

  • Find Hidden Clues in Plymouth's Scavenger Hunt
  • Follow the Clues & Unlock Secrets in This Thrilling Quest
  • Race to Solve Plymouth's Scavenger Hunt Mystery
  • Family-Friendly Scavenger Hunt in Plymouth
  • Discover Plymouth's History in a Scavenger Hunt
  • Track Clues Across Plymouth in a Scavenger Challenge
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Plymouth - City, Hoe & Barbican

Plymouth

City, Hoe & Barbican

Plymouth - City, Hoe & Barbican

Who blew the final whistle for the former footballer?

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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 Plymouth 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 2 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

Plymouth

Former Plymouth Argyle striker Paul de Utherwan has vanished without a trace. His family is in shock, denying the rumours that he had accumulated massive gambling debts. But the National Crime Agency has a different story. According to them, Paul had been working as an informant, exposing an underground gambling syndicate in Plymouth. Now, The Syndicate is on the hunt for him and it seems like they have made their move! Can you, the top detectives, solve the case and find out what happened to Paul de Utherwan?

The Detective Mystery Through Plymouth

Put on your detective hats and grab your magnifying glasses for this thrilling self-guided scavenger hunt through the vibrant city of Plymouth. Starting at the iconic Theatre Royal, you will follow a trail of mind-bending clues that will take you on a journey through the city's history and top sights.

But this is not your typical sightseeing tour. Along the way, you will unravel the mystery behind Paul de Utherwan's demise and the underground gambling syndicate that is after him. Can you crack the clues to reveal the the guilty party and the method they used to kick off poor Paul?

Plymouth needs YOU, detectives! Can you finish this case with a clinical touch?

Plymouth - City, Hoe & Barbican
Plymouth - City, Hoe & Barbican
Plymouth - City, Hoe & Barbican
From the case file
Plymouth - City, Hoe & Barbican

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 Plymouth City, Hoe & Barbican Treasure Trail starts at:

Derry's Clock Tower

Old George Street

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 2TR

England

The closest parking to the start point is at Theatre Royal Car Park

Old George Street

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 2TR

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Plymouth.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
  • 2-mile 'linear' Trail (takes roughly 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
  • Text message service for 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 to explore Plymouth, there are a few things you need to know...  

Unfortunately, due to some unavoidable steps at the war memorial on The Hoe, the route is not friendly for wheelchair users, however those with pushchairs, if you are happy to negotiate a few steps, you should be fine!

Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that it is a busy city centre, so dogs will need to be kept on leads.

The closest pay and display car park to the Trail start point is at Theatre Royal car park (PL1 2TR), which is right beside the start point. Other city centre car parks are available. Or, why not try Plymouth's fantastic Park and Ride service?

There are some fantastic events in Plymouth's calendar, all of which are great times to visit this vibrant ocean city. However, you may find that some of the clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions - particularly during the MTV Festival. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact Plymouth Tourist Information.

There are public toilets available near Clues 13 and 17. The route passes several pubs and a few cafes along the way, and there's a great picnic spot halfway along at The Hoe.

Looking for more things to do in Plymouth? Make a day of it and fit in some retail therapy at Drake Circus, or learn more twisting tales at the Mayflower Museum. If you're up for an extra challenge, try your hand at treasure seeking with our Plymouth Waterfront & Pavillions Trail!

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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