Winchester Treasure Hunt Mystery of The Bishops Golden Tankard
Overview
Unsolved for 500 years..
Until now.
Join the adventure, and turn the streets of Winchester 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 Winchester's amazing history & hidden gems
According to legend, a magical golden tankard hidden in the vaults of Winchester Cathedral had the power to give riches to all who held it.. but when Henry VIII cracked its case open, it was gone!
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 hidden messages, as you eliminate suspects & gradually unravel the crime.
And an exciting twist awaits..
Make it to the end and you'll be struck by an amazing ‘wow’ moment when the case is solved and the villain is revealed before your eyes!
Don’t let the villain get away.. Your time to start is now!
Inclusions
- 40-page activity booklet in English (containing the story, clues, historical information, and maps))
What to expect
Begin your adventure at the site of Winchester's famous medieval round table, and embark on a quest to unravel the unsolved mystery of The Bishop's Golden Tankard!
Solve the clues, eliminate the suspects, and unmask the mysterious villain behind Winchester's most daring robbery!
On your adventure you will discover Winchester's amazing hidden history, visit its most atmospheric taverns, and soak up legendary stories of the city's most notorious scoundrels!
Make it to the end and you'll be struck by an amazing ‘wow’ moment when the case is solved and the villain is revealed before your eyes!
Simply grab your Mystery Guide™, head to the start, and set off at a time that suits you!
Don’t let the villain get away... Your time to start is now!
Each activity booklet contains:
- 16 cryptic clues to find & solve in the historic centre of Winchester.
- Amazing local history stories to wow your friends.
- A unique story that gradually unfolds throughout your adventure!
Details:
- Walking distance: 3.5km
- Duration: 3 hours
Stop At:
• Westgate Museum, High St, Winchester SO23 7DW England
• Winchester Cathedral, 9 The Close, Winchester SO23 9LS England
• Guildhall Winchester, Broadway High Street, Winchester SO23 9GH England
• Winchester College College Street, Winchester SO23 9LX England
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- UK health and safety guidance applies
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Loved roaming around the city and exploring. Kids had great fun too. Clues were stimulating enough for 9 and 11 year olds. Got a bit confused on one clue as they were setting up for the Christmas market so clue was a little obscured. Dean Garnier garden shuts at 4pm so do this one early. Would ha...
Loved roaming around the city and exploring. Kids had great fun too. Clues were stimulating enough for 9 and 11 year olds. Got a bit confused on one clue as they were setting up for the Christmas market so clue was a little obscured. Dean Garnier garden shuts at 4pm so do this one early. Would happily do more from this company in a different city like Bath or Salisbury too. Great fun xThe variety of the clues and exploring the city at the same time . Made exploring a new city more fun as we had an aim
The variety of the clues and exploring the city at the same time . Made exploring a new city more fun as we had an aimBrilliant! Genius idea! We had such fun doing this and even discovered places we didn’t know existed! We also bumped into another couple doing it, which gave a bit more of a competitive edge! 😂 we are definitely doing more and highly recommend them!
Brilliant! Genius idea! We had such fun doing this and even discovered places we didn’t know existed! We also bumped into another couple doing it, which gave a bit more of a competitive edge! 😂 we are definitely doing more and highly recommend them!Spent a few hours in glorious sunshine discovering parts of Winchester that we didn’t realise were there. Thanks for the fun.
Spent a few hours in glorious sunshine discovering parts of Winchester that we didn’t realise were there. Thanks for the fun.A lovely way to learn history and see the sights. Took exactly three hours. Easy walking and value for money.
A lovely way to learn history and see the sights. Took exactly three hours. Easy walking and value for money.Truly enjoyed this! It had both of us thoroughly engaged throughout the day; we discovered places we never would have thought to visit! Clues ranged in difficulty, perfect for different ages and knowledge levels. Highly recommend
Truly enjoyed this! It had both of us thoroughly engaged throughout the day; we discovered places we never would have thought to visit! Clues ranged in difficulty, perfect for different ages and knowledge levels. Highly recommend