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Plymouth - Waterfront & Pavilions

Plymouth

Waterfront & Pavilions

Plymouth - Waterfront & Pavilions

Track down Captain Rummy Drinker's long-lost treasure!

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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 Plymouth 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 1.5 hours of exploring
    Around 1.5 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

Plymouth

Over 200 years ago, the infamous pirate Captain Rummy Drinker dropped anchor at Plymouth Hoe after a successful day of plundering gin from ships. But in his drunken state, he ran aground on Drakes Island and lost the map to his hidden treasure trove. Now, it's up to YOU to follow the clues and uncover the location of the buried treasure!

Treasure Hunt Through Plymouth's Waterfront

Are you ready for an exciting self-guided Treasure Hunt through Plymouth's Barbican? As you follow the Trail, you'll solve sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to discover the location of the lost treasure. The Trail starts at Plymouth Pavilions and takes you along the Plymouth Waterfront Walkway, ending at the National Marine Aquarium.

With stunning views of Plymouth Sound and its surrounding areas, this Trail will take you on an adventure through the city's best and most beautiful spots.

The treasure is waiting… Are YOU ready to uncover Captain Rummy Drinker's lost fortune?

Plymouth - Waterfront & Pavilions
Plymouth - Waterfront & Pavilions
Plymouth - Waterfront & Pavilions
From the case file
Plymouth - Waterfront & Pavilions

Your answers hold the key...

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

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Plymouth Waterfront Treasure Trail starts at:

Milbay Road

Plymouth

Devon

Devon

PL1 3LH

England

Treasure Hunt Themed Trail

Treasure
Hunt

1.5 Hours Duration

1.5 Hours

1.5 Miles Walking Distance

1.5 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Plymouth's Barbican
  • 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 1.5 miles long and takes 1.5 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
  • Linear route 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!

More Information:

Please Note:

This trail is approximately 1.5 miles long ONE WAY and will take around 1 1/2 hours to complete.

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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