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Southsea Treasure Hunt The Mystery of the Laughing Sailor
(39) Reviews
Portsmouth
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The legendary Southsea mystery.. .. unsolved for 100 years.. Until now.
Join the adventure, and turn the streets of Southsea into a GIANT outdoor escape room!
✔️ Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure to treasure with your friends ✔️ Combine your skills to crack the clues & unravel the epic tale ✔️ Discover Southsea's amazing history & hidden gems
In 1910, Southsea's iconic laughing sailor became the victim of a terrible crime, after a mysterious figure smashed the machine and silenced his laugh forever.
Was it an act of revenge? Nobody knew.
But the villain left a trail of clues.. And this is where you come in.
Your challenge is to track down hidden objects, decode symbols, and uncover hidde...
Highlights
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
10% off food & drink in The Jolly Sailor pub
40-page colour activity booklet containing all puzzles, clues, and maps
10% off drink in The Phoenix pub
20% off lunch in The Queens Hotel (Mon-Thu)
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery
This is a self-guided treasure hunt which begins at Portsmouth's City Museum, Museum Rd, Portsmouth PO1 2LJ. Simply show the staff a copy of your payment receipt, and they will issue you with your booklet(s).
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Southsea Treasure Hunt The Mystery of the Laughing Sailor
(39) Reviews
Portsmouth
About
The legendary Southsea mystery.. .. unsolved for 100 years.. Until now.
Join the adventure, and turn the streets of Southsea into a GIANT outdoor escape room!
✔️ Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure to treasure with your friends ✔️ Combine your skills to crack the clues & unravel the epic tale ✔️ Discover Southsea's amazing history & hidden gems
In 1910, Southsea's iconic laughing sailor became the victim of a terrible crime, after a mysterious figure smashed the machine and silenced his laugh forever.
Was it an act of revenge? Nobody knew.
But the villain left a trail of clues.. And this is where you come in.
Your challenge is to track down hidden objects, decode symbols, and uncover hidde...
Highlights
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
10% off food & drink in The Jolly Sailor pub
40-page colour activity booklet containing all puzzles, clues, and maps
10% off drink in The Phoenix pub
20% off lunch in The Queens Hotel (Mon-Thu)
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery
This is a self-guided treasure hunt which begins at Portsmouth's City Museum, Museum Rd, Portsmouth PO1 2LJ. Simply show the staff a copy of your payment receipt, and they will issue you with your booklet(s).
Return
Itinerary
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Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery
Start your amazing adventure at Portsmouth's City Museum, where you will collect your activity booklet and begin your hunt for the mysterious Southsea vandal! Take a moment to enter the museum, and see the original Laughing Sailor machine at the heart of this legendary story, before setting off on your unique mystery adventure!
20 minutes
2
Southsea Common
After solving your first clue at the city museum, your route takes you down the beautiful and historic Castle Road, where you have the option of stopping for a drink in Southsea's CAMRA award-winning hidden gem of a pub, 'The Hole in the Wall'. This pub is just yards from where Arthur Conan Doyle wrote his very first Sherlock Holmes novels, making it the birthplace of the world famous detective!
You will then be guided towards Southsea Common, which is the central location of the Laughing Sailor mystery, and where the terrible act of vandalism took place. You will stroll among the beautiful trees and wide open green space in search of your next clue!
20 minutes
3
The D-Day Story
A short walk from Southsea Common you will find your next clue, at the beautiful and historic Queens Hotel, where you can receive a 20% discount on lunch when showing the mystery adventure book to staff (Mon-Thu). From here, you will make your way towards the world-famous D-Day Story, where you can climb aboard an original landing craft from the Normandy invasion!
20 minutes
4
Southsea Castle
Your next clue is hidden at a Tudor Castle, which was built under the reign of Henry VIII and was the location where Henry himself watched in horror as his most treasured flagship the Mary Rose sank before his eyes. Enter the castle's historic gates and savour the view from its historic ramparts (free entry).
20 minutes
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Palmerston Road
After Southsea Castle, it is time for another optional refreshment stop at the Jolly Sailor pub (10% off food & drink if you show the mystery booklet to the staff), where you can enjoy stunning views of Southsea Common from its beautiful raised terrace. Your route then continues towards the buzzing shopping & dining street of Palmerston Road, where you will find a wide range of local bars, restaurants and cafes.
20 minutes
6
The Kings Theatre
The final section of your mystery adventure takes you towards Southsea's famous Albert Road, where you will find a vast array of independent boutiques and hidden shopping gems. Nestled amongst the unique shops you will find the famous Kings Theatre, which is a beautiful stopping point for one of your final clues. The adventure comes to an end at a wonderful hidden gem of a pub, which concludes the story, and provides a 10% discount on drink when you show the staff your adventure booklet. You will enjoy raising a glass when you complete the mystery and get the 'wow' moment at the end when it all comes together!
