Shanklin - Old Village, Chine & Park

Following in the footsteps of many famous writers and poets, budding poet laureate Dotty Limerick has arrived in Shanklin, seeking some inspiration after suffering from writer's block. But when her tatty old notebook with all of her treasured scribblings is stolen from her room, Dotty is devastated. However, a mysterious envelope arrives, containing a map and clues, along with a message from the culprit:

"I entered your bedroom for treasures to steal, but found only words: they're not worth a great deal! The clues are all over, if you'll only look. So follow the Trail and uncover your book!"

Dotty may be a great poet in the making, but she's no treasure seeker or puzzle solver. That's why she's turned to the Exploration Society and their most ace adventurers (YOU!) to help her solve the clues and retrieve her life's work. Are YOU up for the challenge?

Treasure Hunt Through Shanklin's Old Village, Chine, and Park

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Shanklin? Then why not embark on this self-guided Treasure Hunt that will take you on a journey through the Old Village, Chine, and Parks & Gardens. Along the way, you'll explore much of Shanklin's natural, beautiful, and historic heritage as you solve sneaky clues hidden in existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments.

Starting at the Vernon Meadow car park, the Trail will lead you through the charming Old Village, the lush Chine, and the picturesque Parks & Gardens before taking you along the seafront. Keep your eyes open and your mind sharp as you follow the clues and uncover the location of Dotty's buried treasure-her beloved notebook.

Dotty is counting on YOU to bring poetic justice to the Shanklin Book Burglar! Good luck out there!