Southport - Gardens, Park & Pier
Southport - Gardens, Park & Pier
This Trail is currently offline because the pier has been closed for safety reasons. We have checked in June 2023 and unfortunately, no date for remedial work to start has been scheduled as yet. We will update this page if we receive any further updates. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
4 Hours
2.5 miles
4 miles
Accessible
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Missing Landlady - Can YOU Solve the Mystery?
The year is 1978 and the iconic Grand National is just around the corner. Red Rum, the legendary racehorse, is training for an attempt at a record-breaking fourth win. But disaster strikes when the landlady of the local hostelry meets an untimely end and the police suspect foul play!
The stable-hands are in disarray, with nowhere to relax after a long day of work. It's up to YOU to help the master detective, Inspector Cheval, solve this perplexing mystery. Can you follow the Trail and solve the Clues to save the day?
Explore Southport Gardens, Park & Pier on a Detective Mystery Scavenger Hunt
Are you looking for a fun day out with family and friends in Southport? Look no further than the Southport Gardens, Park & Pier Detective Mystery Scavenger Hunt. This self-guided adventure will take you on a journey through the Botanic Gardens, Hesketh Park, and the UK's oldest and most popular iron pier.
As you follow the Trail, keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can you eliminate the suspects and discover whodunit?
The fate of the Grand National rests in your hands… Are YOU ready to solve the mystery and save the day?
The Details
- A Treasure Hunt themed driving and walking Treasure Trail around Southport Gardens Park and Pier
- 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 2.5 miles walking, 4 miles driving and takes 4 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
- Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
- 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!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Southport Gardens Park and Pier Treasure Trail starts at:
Bankfield Lane
Southport
Merseyside
Merseyside
PR9 7NR
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
Please Note:
Trail starts in the Botanic Gardens where there are 7 clues in a rough anti-clockwise circle, then moves to Hesketh Park where there are 8 clues scattered throughout the park and finishes on the promenade to walk along the half-mile or so of the pier.
All three locations have opening hours, typically:
Botanic Gardens 9am - 4.30pm
Hesketh Park 5am - 10pm
Pier 11am - 5pm
Wheelchair users may have a longer route around Hesketh Park as there are a mixture of paths and steps but all clues should be possible.
This Trail can be done in conjunction with Southport Lord Street to make a day of it.
