£9.99
The Mystery of Nelson's Stolen Diamonds
Turn the historic streets of Old Portsmouth into an exciting outdoor escape room with The Mystery of Nelson's Stolen Diamonds!
✔️ Solve the clues & crack the mystery
✔️ Discover amazing local history
✔️ Get some fun outdoor exercise!
Can you crack Portsmouth's most legendary unsolved mystery?! (Suitable for adults & older children)
Solve a range of cryptic clues including word games, maths puzzles, and hidden objects, as you unravel the historic mystery and discover the true identity of Portsmouth's most infamous diamond thief!
As the story goes, on Horatio Nelson's last day on dry land before joining his ship to fight in the Battle of Trafalgar, he stored a valuable diamond necklace in a chest in one of Portsmouth’s many taverns for safekeeping. That night, the tavern was broken into and the necklace was stolen! You must follow the route, eliminate suspects, and return to the scene of the crime to get to the bottom of Portsmouth's most audacious diamond heist!
This treasure hunt is the best way to see the key historic sights of the city and soak up true local stories of its most notorious characters and places.
'The perfect blend of Portsmouth, puzzles, and history!'
Distance: 3km walk
Duration: 2-3 hours
Difficulty: Medium
(Adults + older children)
Players: 1-4 per booklet
Clues to solve: 18
