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    Smugglers' Sweet Secret!

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Shoreham-by-Sea - Riverbank & Ropetackle

Shoreham-by-Sea

Riverbank & Ropetackle

Shoreham-by-Sea - Riverbank & Ropetackle

In search of the smugglers' cache

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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.

– 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 Shoreham-by-Sea 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 2.3 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.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

Shoreham-by-Sea

James Wilkinson, a well-known local smuggler, has once again eluded the Customs men. After successfully running the very best Belgian chocolates into West Sussex, Wilkinson and his cronies have gone into hiding. Captain John Butler of Her Majesty's Customs and Excise (HMCE) is on the case, but with illicit French brandy pouring into East Sussex, the finest Portuguese olive oil being smuggled into Kent, and copious quantities of Spanish chorizo sausage being snuck into Hampshire, he and his officers are struggling to keep up. Will you help Captain Butler and his team solve the clues to find the location of the smugglers' secret cache of creamy Belgian chocolate before the weather turns hot and turns it into a molten, chocolatey mess? The fate of the chocolate is in your hands!

The Smugglers' Treasure Hunt in Shoreham-by-Sea

Are you looking for a fun day out with family and friends or seeking a fun activity with the kids in Shoreham-by-Sea? Look no further! Embark on this self-guided Treasure Hunt themed Trail and explore the charming town of Shoreham-by-Sea. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure? The Trail starts at the Adur Ground Memorial car park by the river and takes you along the south bank by the house boats. Cross the footbridge over the River Adur as you continue on your quest for the treasure, past the church and the Ropetackle area before finishing along the river bank. The journey is sure to be filled with excitement and adventure!

Shoreham-by-Sea - Riverbank & Ropetackle
Shoreham-by-Sea - Riverbank & Ropetackle
Shoreham-by-Sea - Riverbank & Ropetackle
From the case file
Shoreham-by-Sea - Riverbank & Ropetackle

Your answers hold the key...

Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Shoreham-by-Sea Treasure Trail starts at:

Brighton Road

Shoreham-by-Sea

West Sussex

Sussex

BN43 5LT

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2.3 Miles Walking Distance

2.3 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Shoreham-by-Sea
  • Ideal for discovering more about where you live or exploring somewhere new
  • Trails are done in your own time at your own pace
  • This Trail is approximately 2.3 miles long and takes 2 hours to complete
  • This Trail is suitable for all ages from 6 - 106 (no children necessary!)
  • One Trail booklet is enough for 4-5 people
  • Circular loop Trail
  • Mobile phone text service for clue answers if you get stuck, ensuring that no mystery goes unsolved
  • This Trail can be sent to you in the post or downloaded today for instant Trailing fun!

Mini Explorer 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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