Rochester - Historic Dickens Town
Rochester - Historic Dickens Town
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
2 Hours
1.5 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Mysterious Disappearance of Tim Tiny
Attention all detectives! The annual Dickensian Ball is about to be held at the Corn Exchange in Rochester, and the excitement is palpable. But just hours before the orchestra is set to perform, the bassoonist, Tim Tiny, has vanished without a trace. Can YOU help Chief Inspector Arthur Dodger solve the case and bring Tim Tiny home?
Treasure Hunt Through Historic Rochester
Join us on this immersive and family-friendly detective mystery as you explore the charming and historic town of Rochester. From the heart of the high street, you'll hunt high and low, past Tudor townhouses and through medieval gardens to the towering Rochester Castle.
But beware, there's trouble afoot in Rochester. What should be the best of times for the community has turned into the worst. Poor Tim Tiny, bassoonist in Rochester's orchestra, has been found slumped in his dressing room just hours before the start of the spectacular Dickensian Ball! Can you follow the sneaky clues around Rochester to find out who is responsible for this wretched crime?
Rochester is counting on YOU to unravel this mystery and bring Tim Tiny home safe and sound!
The Details
- A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Rochester.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
- 1.5-mile 'loop' 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 Rochester - A Dickens Mystery Treasure Trail starts at:
High Street
Rochester
Kent
Kent
ME1 1LX
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...
This Trail has not been marked as wheelchair friendly due to some steep hills and steps but would be manageable for Trailers with pushchairs.
Bring your four-legged friends along! This Trail is along a dog-friendly route.
This Trail takes you through Rochester Castle Grounds, which opens from 6am and closes at dusk (the earliest closing time is 5pm during winter months). Please check the website below to see Rochester Castle's opening times and to see if any events are happening.
The closest pay and display car park to the Trail start point is at Blue Boar Lane (ME1 1PD); however, there are lots of car parks around Rochester to choose from if this car park is full.
There are some fantastic events held in Rochester throughout the year. The castle grounds play host to live concerts through the summer and stunning Christmas markets in the winter, alongside the annual Dickens Festival in early June and Dickensian Christmas in early December. Although these would be unmissable times to visit Rochester, especially for literature and history lovers, you may find that several of the clues on this Trail are obscured or difficult to access.
There are public toilets available in the Visitor Centre during opening hours, and the route passes several pubs and a few cafes along the way.
Why not make a day of it and spend some time at the Huguenot Museum or Rochester Castle to get your history fix, or take your time whilst strolling through Rochester's beautiful parks and riverside?
