Name: The Hull Old Town Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

The Hull Old Town Treasure Trail

The Hull Old Town Treasure Trail starts at: Paragon Street, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, HU1 3ND England

6-90 Years

Paid

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Description

The Hull Old Town Treasure Trail is an exciting self-guided spy mission that takes you through the historic streets of Hull’s Old Town. Participants follow clues and solve puzzles while exploring the city and trying to stop a villain’s mysterious plan. It’s a fun outdoor adventure perfect for families, friends, and anyone who enjoys exploring while cracking codes.

In this mission, evil villain Baron Ivor Grudge is plotting revenge by making Hull’s marina disappear, and it’s up to you to stop him. The Trail begins near Queen Victoria Square and guides you through the charming Old Town and marina area while searching for clues hidden on buildings and landmarks. Along the route you’ll notice unique sights like Hull’s cream-coloured telephone boxes, explore historic streets, and enjoy a 2-mile walking loop that takes about 2 hours to complete at your own pace.

The Trail costs £9.99 GBP per Trail, with one booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people. Treasure Trail birthday parties are also available, where teams explore the route, solve clues and complete the adventure together, with adult supervision recommended for younger participants.

Overall, The Hull Old Town Treasure Trail offers a creative and interactive way to discover Hull’s historic centre. With its spy-themed storyline, puzzle solving, and scenic walking route, it provides a memorable activity for visitors and locals alike.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

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The Disappearing Marina Mystery

Something strange is happening in the marina of Hull. Boats are starting to disappear without a trace, and the evil villain, Baron Ivor Grudge, is behind it all.
Having been fired from his job as an apprentice welder in the dockyards of Hull, he is seeking revenge by making the marina disappear. It's up to YOU, our best code crackers, to follow the clues and deactivate the device before it's too late!

Spy Mission Through Hull's Old Town

Embark on an exciting self-guided spy mission through the Old Town of Hull, searching for clues to deactivate the device and save the marina.
Starting in Queen Victoria Square, you'll explore the historic streets and landmarks of the old town, including the marina area. Keep an eye out for the unique cream telephone boxes, found only in Hull.
Will you be able to crack the code and save the marina from disappearing forever? Calling all code crackers… The fate of the marina is in YOUR hands!

Facilities

Parking: The closest parking to the Trail start point is on Guildhall Road (HU1 1HJ), just a five-minute walk away.
Food & Drinks: The route passes several pubs, snack shops, restaurants and cafes along the way.
Toilets: There are public toilets available towards the beginning and end of the Trail and in Princes Quay Shopping Centre after Clue 18.

What to see

A self-guided spy mission walking Trail around Hull.
Ideal for kids aged 6 â€“ 106!
2-mile â€˜loopâ€™ Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
Solve the mission and be entered into a Â£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)!

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

£9.99 GBP per Trail. One Trail booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people.

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/things-to-do-hull-east-yorks

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Want a birthday that’s actually fun (and doesn’t involve everyone just sitting around)? A Treasure Trail is an easy, ready-to-go adventure that gets people outside, exploring and laughing together. Our pre-written Trails are suitable for children and adults aged 6+, and work best in small teams of around 4–5 people. Everyone follows the route, cracks the clues, and solves the mystery as they go.

How a Treasure Trail birthday works

Pick a location (choose somewhere local, or make it part of a day out).
Split into teams (4–5 per team works best).
Set the mission (a quick briefing + team names instantly boosts excitement).
Start times (stagger teams by 2–5 minutes to avoid copying).
Finish with prizes (more on that below!).

Children’s birthday parties: what to know

We get asked a lot whether Trails work for children’s parties.
Standard Trails are designed for ages 6+, but at that age they’re best enjoyed as a family group or mixed adult/child team, because the directions and clue-solving usually need grown-up support.
If you’ve got 20 energetic 6-year-olds and one adult, a standard Trail probably isn’t the right fit.
For older children (often 9/10+, depending on the group), small teams can work really well, but they’ll still need adult supervision, especially near roads and crossings.

Ready to plan your birthday Trail?

Pick a location, choose your Trail, and you’re good to go.
If you’d like help choosing a Trail that suits your group size, ages, and timings, get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Visit the website for more information.

You can start your Trail whenever you like, as they are completely self-guided. Everything you need to complete your Trail is in the booklet, including directions and clues to guide you along the route.

Address: The Hull Old Town Treasure Trail starts at: Paragon Street, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, HU1 3ND England

Post Code: HU1 3ND

Council: Kingston upon Hull

County: East Yorkshire