Southwold - Seaside & Promenade
Southwold - Seaside & Promenade
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
2 Hours
1.7 miles
Accessible
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Benches - Can YOU Help Solve the Crime?
Southwold, a quaint seaside town on the South coast, has been plagued by a series of bench thefts. The culprit? None other than notorious gangster, Sid 'Rest' Easy. Determined to make Southwold the 'bench' capital of England, Rest has dispatched his gang to steal as many benches as possible from the town. But the local police are hot on their trail, and they need your help to crack the case!
Beat The Bench Bandit's Beach Burglaries!
Calling all future detectives! Are you ready for a real-life adventure? This self-guided detective mystery investigation will have you exploring the seaside town of Southwold. Hunt high and low along the promenade and keep your eyes peeled for clues around every corner!
You don't have time to rest easy - there's a case to solve…
Chief Eve Ningall has rounded up potential suspects and is desperate for your help. Local police have gathered evidence, but they still need to uncover the ringleader and the crucial piece of evidence that will link them to the crime. Can YOU solve the sneaky clues around Southwold and reveal the apprehended gang member and their tool of choice?
The Details
- A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Southwold.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
- 1.7 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
North Parade
Southwold
Suffolk
IP18 6BN
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...
The pier is only open 9am-5pm (Mon-Thurs) and 9am-8pm (Fri-Sun). There are no clues on the pier but it will definitely need exploring either before or after you've solved this case!
This route is friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs.
Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that it is a busy seaside town, especially in the summer, so dogs will need to be kept on leads.
The closest long stay pay and display car park is at Southwold Pier (IP18 6BN), which is where the Trail begins and ends.
There are some fantastic events in Southwold's calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful city. However, you may find that some of the clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact Southwold Visitor Information.
There are public toilets available towards the beginning and end of the Trail, and the route passes several pubs and a few cafes along the way. The sea-front and Bartholomew Green make great picnic spots if the weather is nice!
Why not make a day of it at take a tour around Southwold Lighthouse, or stroll along the pier with an ice cream and discover the wacky wonders of the Under the Pier Show!
