Name: Portishead Mystery Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

Portishead Mystery Treasure Trail

Esplanade Road, Portishead, Bristol, UK

86-90 Years

Paid

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Description

The Portishead Mystery Treasure Trail is a self-guided outdoor detective adventure set in the coastal town of Portishead. It follows the story “Operation Monkey: The Hunt for the Corrupt Cop!”, where detectives investigate the suspicious death of a local businessman. Visitors explore the town while solving clues to uncover corruption and crack the case.

This is a detective mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Portishead, starting and ending on the Esplanade near the lakeside leisure grounds. The 2.7-mile circular loop takes around 2.5 hours to complete at your own pace and is suitable for ages 6–106. Activities include solving hidden clues, exploring the Esplanade, parkland, and marina, using a mobile phone text service if you get stuck, and entering a £100 monthly prize draw.

The Treasure Trail costs £9.99, with one Trail booklet suitable for 4–5 people taking part together. The Trail can be downloaded instantly or sent by post, and it can also be used for birthday parties, following the standard Treasure Trails format.

Overall, the Portishead Mystery Treasure Trail offers a fun and engaging way to explore the town. It encourages teamwork, outdoor activity, and problem-solving in a scenic coastal setting. Ideal for families, friends, and visitors, it turns a simple walk into an interactive detective experience.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

The Corrupt Cop Hunt Through Portishead

Grab your family and friends and get ready for an immersive and exciting self-guided Treasure Trail through the charming town of Portishead. As you follow the Trail, you'll explore the town's historic Esplanade, tranquil Parkland, and the bustling new marina, all while solving sneaky clues and eliminating suspects.
The Trail starts and ends on the Esplanade, near the scenic lakeside leisure grounds. Keep your eyes peeled for a mix of old and new as you make your way through the town, gathering evidence and cracking the case. Will YOU be able to solve the clues and uncover the truth? Grab your detective hat and get ready for a thrilling adventure in Portishead!

Facilities

Parking: The Trail starts and ends on the Esplanade near to the lakeland leisure grounds, parking is free in Esplanade Road.
Food & Drinks: Refreshments are available just off route in the High Street and indicated in the Trail, or picnic at the end by the lake or further along in Kilkenny Fields. There is a cafe at the start and soon after the start.
Toilets: There are toilets at the beginning (and end) of the Trail.

What to see

A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Portishead
Ideal for discovering more about where you live or exploring somewhere new
Trails are done in your own time at your own pace
This Trail is approximately 2.7 miles long and takes 2.5 hours to complete
This Trail is suitable for all ages from 6 - 106 (no children necessary!)
One Trail booklet is enough for 4-5 people
Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
Circular loop Trail
Mobile phone text service for clue answers if you get stuck, ensuring that no mystery goes unsolved
This Trail can be sent to you in the post or downloaded today for instant Trailing fun!

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

£9.99 per Trail. One Trail booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people.

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/things-to-do-portishead-somerset

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. The Trail is approximately 2 and; 3/4 miles long and should take about 2 and; 1/2 hours to complete.

Address: Esplanade Road, Portishead, Bristol, UK

Post Code: BS20 7HB

Council: North Somerset

County: Somerset