Description
The Nottingham City and Arboretum Treasure Trail is a self-guided treasure hunt adventure through the heart of Nottingham. It invites families and friends to explore the city while solving clues and uncovering hidden treasure. Perfect for small groups, it combines sightseeing, storytelling, and puzzle-solving in a fun outdoor experience.
The adventure follows the mystery of a long-lost mayoral chain of office, discovered through clues left behind by characters like Patty O’Dores and Bobby Dazzler. Starting at Old Market Square, the Trail takes you through the city centre and towards the historic Nottingham Arboretum, passing notable landmarks and unique architecture along the way. This 2.2-mile circular route takes over 2 hours to complete at your own pace and is suitable for ages 6 to 106. Along the journey, you’ll solve clues hidden on buildings and features, with a mobile text service for help, and all correct answers are entered into a monthly £100 prize draw.
The Trail costs £9.99 per booklet, with one booklet recommended for a group of 4–5 people. It is also suitable for birthday parties, where teams can explore, solve clues, and enjoy a fun group adventure together.
Overall, The Nottingham Treasure Trail offers a unique and interactive way to explore the city while solving a fun mystery. Its mix of exploration, teamwork, and storytelling makes it ideal for families, friends, and visitors. It is an entertaining and affordable outdoor activity in Nottingham.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: Yes
Features
The Long Lost Chain of Office - A Treasure Hunt in Nottingham
- At the Nottingham Playhouse, a discovery has been made by the aged stagehand, Seymour Acks. Tucked away beneath an unused trap door, he found a letter from the famous actress, Patty O'Dores, addressed to her beau, Bobby Dazzler.
- The letter contains a dusty old map and a series of clues that supposedly lead to a long-lost mayoral chain of office worth thousands of pounds!
- Unfortunately, Bobby was not the brightest and never found the treasure. Now, Patty and Bobby are too old to search themselves, so it's up to YOU to help them out!
Treasure Hunt Through Nottingham City and Arboretum
- Are you looking for a fun activity to do with family and friends in Nottingham? Then embark on an exciting Treasure Hunt through Nottingham City and Arboretum.
- As you follow the Trail route, you'll solve sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to uncover the location of the buried treasure.
- The adventure begins in the Old Market Square and takes you on a circular route to the Grade II listed Arboretum.
- Along the way, you'll pass by fascinating buildings with unique architecture, the Royal Centre, and the bustling city centre, before returning to the market square. Join the search for the long lost chain of office and help Patty and Bobby fulfil their dreams!
0.63 miles
