Name: The Bristol Old City Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

The Bristol Old City Treasure Trail

Broad Street, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1 2EZ, England, UK

6-106 Years

Paid

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Description

The Bristol Old City Treasure Trail is a self-guided outdoor detective adventure set in the historic heart of Bristol. Visitors take on the role of undercover detectives to solve an art theft involving the stolen painting “The Icecream” by Eddie Munch. The Trail blends storytelling, puzzle-solving, and exploration through some of Bristol’s oldest streets.

This is a self-guided detective mystery walking Trail through Bristol’s Old City and Christmas Steps. The 1.5-mile loop takes around 1.5 hours to complete at your own pace and is suitable for ages 6–106. Activities include solving clues hidden on permanent features, exploring St Nicholas Market, cobbled streets, and alleyways, using a text message clue service if you get stuck, and entry into a £100 monthly 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 Bristol Old City Treasure Trail offers a fun and engaging way to explore Bristol. It encourages teamwork, outdoor activity, and problem-solving while discovering the city’s history. Ideal for families, friends, and visitors, it turns sightseeing into an interactive detective experience.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Detective Mystery Through Bristol's Christmas Steps & City

Slip on your best disguise, daring detectives - you're going undercover! Your self-guided detective mystery Trail begins at one of the original gateways to the city. Patrol through the oldest parts of the city centre, navigating cobbled streets and alleyways, examining evidence at the vibrant St Nicholas Market, and unearthing twisting tales at the Christmas Steps.
Details of this arty attack are a little sketchy… Prepare for an exciting adventure as you search for clues and unravel the mystery of the stolen painting. Can YOU solve the case and retrieve the painting without emptying your pockets? The clock is ticking!

Facilities

Parking: The closest long-stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is at the NCP Rupert Street Car Park (BS1 2PY), just a few minutes walk away.
Food & Drinks: The route passes several pubs and a few cafes along the way.
Toilets: There are public toilets available towards the beginning of the Trail.

What to see

A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Bristol.
Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
1.5-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 1.5 hours to complete at your own pace).
Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
Solve the mission 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. One Trail booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people.

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/what-to-do-bristol-old-city

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 our website. Follow the Trail, solve the clues and see the sights on any day of your choosing.

Address: Broad Street, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1 2EZ, England, UK

Post Code: BS1 2EZ

Council: Bristol

County: Bristol