Richmond upon Thames - Gardens & Riverside
Richmond upon Thames - Gardens & Riverside
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
2.0 Hours
2.2 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Case of the Mischievous Prankster - Can YOU Save the Play?
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!
The 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.
- 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 Richmond Treasure Trail starts at:
Richmond Bridge Boathouses
Richmond upon Thames
Surrey
Surrey
TW9 1TH
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...
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.
