Name: Poole Mystery Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

Poole Mystery Treasure Trail

The Poole Treasure Trail starts at, The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BQ, England

1-90 Years

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Description

Poole Mystery Treasure Trail is a self-guided outdoor detective adventure set in the historic town of Poole, Dorset. It follows a fun fictional story, “The Mysterious Case of the Kidnapped Pirate – Can YOU Solve the Clues?”, turning a walk around the town into an interactive mystery. The Trail is suitable for families, friends, and visitors aged 6–106, and can be completed at your own pace.

The Trail is a detective mystery walking route that takes you through Poole Old Town, the Quay, and part of the Historic Cockle Trail. Along the way, you’ll solve clues hidden on buildings, landmarks, and permanent features, including spotting the life-sized bronze statue of Lord Baden-Powell overlooking Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island. The route is a 1-mile loop, takes around 1.5 hours, includes a text message clue service if you get stuck, and all correct entries are entered into a £100 monthly prize draw.

The Treasure Trail costs £9.99, which covers one Trail for a group playing together. The Trail can be downloaded instantly or sent by post, and it can also be used for birthday parties, working best in small teams of 4–5 people.

Poole Mystery Treasure Trail offers a fun and engaging way to explore the town’s history and quayside. The mix of storytelling, problem-solving, and coastal scenery keeps everyone involved from start to finish. It’s an ideal low-cost activity for families, visitors, and anyone wanting to discover Poole in a playful and memorable way.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Detective Mystery Through Poole - Cockle Trail & Town

Super sleuths, we need your help! Your self-guided detective mystery will have you patrolling along part of the Historic Cockle Trail, investigating the old town and the quayside. Keep an eye out for the life-sized bronze statue of Lord Baden Powell staring out over Poole Harbour to the Island of Brownsea, home of the Boy Scout movement.
As you follow the clues, you'll unravel a sneaky plot to kidnap Cam and frame one of his fellow fancy dressers. But with everyone dressed as a pirate, it won't be easy to pinpoint the culprit. Are YOU up for the challenge? Can you get a patch for catching a kidnapper? Join the adventure and find out!

Facilities

Parking: The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is the Quay Visitors car park on Castle Street (BH15 1SB), where your investigation begins.
Food & Drinks: The route passes several shops, pubs, restaurants, and cafes along the way, particularly around the quay.
Toilets: There are public toilets available close to Clue 02.

What to see

A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Poole.
Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
1-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 1.5 hours to complete at your own pace).
Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
Solve the mystery and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
Download your Trail now for INSTANT FUN (or receive your copy in the post)!

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

£9.99 per Trail (not per person). One Trail booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people.

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/things-to-do-bournville-west-mids

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Want a birthday that’s actually fun (and doesn’t involve everyone just sitting around)? A Treasure Trail is an easy, ready-to-go adventure that gets people outside, exploring and laughing together. Our pre-written Trails are suitable for children and adults aged 6+, and work best in small teams of around 4–5 people. Everyone follows the route, cracks the clues, and solves the mystery as they go.

How a Treasure Trail birthday works

Pick a location (choose somewhere local, or make it part of a day out).
Split into teams (4–5 per team works best).
Set the mission (a quick briefing + team names instantly boosts excitement).
Start times (stagger teams by 2–5 minutes to avoid copying).
Finish with prizes (more on that below!).

Children’s birthday parties: what to know

We get asked a lot whether Trails work for children’s parties.
Standard Trails are designed for ages 6+, but at that age they’re best enjoyed as a family group or mixed adult/child team, because the directions and clue-solving usually need grown-up support.
If you’ve got 20 energetic 6-year-olds and one adult, a standard Trail probably isn’t the right fit.
For older children (often 9/10+, depending on the group), small teams can work really well, but they’ll still need adult supervision, especially near roads and crossings.

Ready to plan your birthday Trail?

Pick a location, choose your Trail, and you’re good to go.
If you’d like help choosing a Trail that suits your group size, ages, and timings, get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Visit the website for more information.

Trails are self-guided and can be instantly downloaded from the Treasure Trail website. Follow the Trail, solve the clues and see the sights on any day of your choosing.

Address: The Poole Treasure Trail starts at, The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BQ, England

Post Code: BH15 1BQ

Council: Poole

County: Dorset