The Colchester Mystery Treasure Trail

Can your family solve the mystery?! This detective mystery treasure hunt begins at the Mercury Theatre, and will soon have you hunting high and low through the streets of Colchester for mind-twisting clues! You'll see the incredible architecture of a Roman castle, explore a street of 17th-century cottages, and roam along the rippling riverside. But there's more than sightseeing at stake on this case...The story goes that archaeologists at the British Museum were devastated to find that their top Roman specialist, Ivor Togaron, had met his fate in the local library. Before his unfortunate end, Ivor had suspected a treasure hunter was after his archaeological treasures, and so cleverly left clues dotted around the city. Can your family solve the sneaky clues and identify the greedy perpetrator, or will they get away with their dastardly crime?If you’re looking for a fun and immersive way to explore Colchester, look no further! You can choose either a printed booklet sent by post, or, for the first time you can use the brand new for 2023 Treasure Trails App, for instant access to an interactive adventure! • Instant access to adventure with the brand new App• An exciting way to explore somewhere new• Fun for adults as well as kids, work together to solve the clues• Enjoy the twists and turns as you hunt for the hidden treasure• From the UKs leading provider of treasure hunts• Rated Excellent on Trustpilot• All for under £10!Adventure is waiting…Enjoy an exciting day out on a self-guided treasure hunt around Colchester for a fun and immersive adventure for the whole family!

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The Trails can be enjoyed on any day, at any time, the only limitation is daylight.