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Richmond upon Thames - Gardens & Riverside

Richmond upon Thames

Gardens & Riverside

Richmond upon Thames - Gardens & Riverside

Crack the case of the theatrical prankster!

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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 Richmond upon Thames 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 2.2 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

Richmond upon Thames

Theatre producer Kurt N. Raiza is in despair because his production of 'WHODUNNIT AND WOT WITH' at Richmond Theatre has been thrown into turmoil. A prankster amongst the crew has been altering the scripts and tampering with the props. The cast is in chaos and the show is in jeopardy! Can YOU, a top detective, solve this mystery and save the play?

Detective Mystery Through Richmond Upon Thames

Attention all detectives! A real-life drama is unfolding at Richmond Theatre. Someone has been playing tricks on the crew, causing chaos and confusion. Chief Inspector Theodore Goa is a big theatre fan and has called on his best detectives to solve this case. It's up to YOU to gather evidence, uncover clues, and reveal the identity of the culprit.

Put on your detective hat and follow this self-guided mystery trail through the picturesque streets of Richmond, past lush gardens, and along the serene riverside. Along the way, you'll encounter sneaky clues hidden in plain sight. But beware, the prankster has made sure that only the most observant detectives will be able to solve this case!

Grab your magnifying glass and get ready to solve the mystery before the curtain falls!

Richmond upon Thames - Gardens & Riverside
Richmond upon Thames - Gardens & Riverside
Richmond upon Thames - Gardens & Riverside
From the case file
Richmond upon Thames - Gardens & Riverside

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 Richmond Treasure Trail starts at:

Richmond Bridge Boathouses

Richmond upon Thames

Surrey

Surrey

TW9 1TH

England

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2.0 Hours Duration

2.0 Hours

2.2 Miles Walking Distance

2.2 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Richmond upon Thames.
  • Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
  • 2.2-mile 'linear' 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...

On very rare occasions, a spring tide combined with specific wind or rain conditions may cause a small section of the riverside path to flood and become impassable for about an hour. A five-minute detour has been written into the Trail if needed; no clues would be missed.

The Terrace Gardens are only open during daylight hours, so please give yourself plenty of time to complete your investigation (especially during the winter months).

The route is friendly for pushchairs so long as you are ok with a couple of steps at the end. There is also a steep incline through the Terrace Gardens, and a detour route will need to be followed to avoid steps (don't worry, you won't miss any clues!). We do not feel this Trail is suitable for wheelchair users.

Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that dogs will need to be kept on leads through the borough and in the Terrace Gardens, but there are opportunities for them to be let off the lead to run off steam.

The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is at Friars Lane (TW9 1NL), just a five-minute walk away. You could also arrive by train at Richmond station, which is on the District line, London Overground and the Waterloo-Reading line.

There are some fantastic events in Richmond's calendar, all of which are ideal times to visit this beautiful borough. 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 Richmond Visitor Information.

There are public toilets available towards the beginning and end of the Trail and near Clue 07. The route passes several pubs and a few cafes along the way, with Richmond Green (Clue 04) and the Terrace Gardens (Clue 15) perfect spots to enjoy a picnic.

Why not make a day of it and take a peek inside the Museum of Richmond or have a stroll along the riverside? If you're a fan of gardens, you could even visit the world-famous Kew Gardens, a short drive away.


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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