Description
The Seaham Treasure Trail is a self-guided treasure hunt adventure set in the seaside town of Seaham. This interactive walking Trail allows families and friends to explore the town while solving clues hidden along the route. It offers a fun way to discover Seaham’s promenade, beach and historic landmarks while taking part in an exciting treasure-seeking quest.
The story follows the mysterious discovery of a diary belonging to Victorian mine owner Sir Lumpsa Coal. The diary reveals that during a mining excavation, a unique urn believed to belong to the Norse god Odin was discovered. Fearing that others would realise its value, Coal secretly buried the relic on an island off the Durham coastline and left behind clues and a map—along with several false locations to mislead treasure hunters. As top adventurers, your mission is to follow the clues around Seaham and uncover the true hiding place of this legendary artefact.
The Trail costs £9.99 GBP per Trail, with one booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people. Treasure Trail birthday parties are also available, where teams explore the route, solve clues and complete the adventure together, with adult supervision recommended for younger participants.
The Seaham Treasure Trail is a creative way to explore the seaside town while enjoying a fun outdoor challenge. It combines sightseeing, puzzle-solving and storytelling to create an engaging adventure for families, friends and visitors. Perfect for all ages, it turns a simple walk around Seaham into an exciting treasure hunt experience.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: Yes
Features
The Mysterious Treasure of Seaham - Can YOU Uncover Its Hidden Secrets?
- The Exploration Society has received word that a diary belonging to Victorian mine owner, Sir Lumpsa Coal, has been unearthed during recent excavations in Seaham.
- The diary tells of a strange discovery during a regular dig in one of the town's mines - a unique urn rumoured to have belonged to the Norse god Odin!
- Scared of what would happen if his miners realised the true value of the artefact, Coal buried it on a secret island off the Durham Coastline.
- Luckily, he left clues and a map in his diary pointing to its hidden home, alongside a bunch of false locations to distract treasure seekers.
- We need help from TOP Adventurers (YOU!) to follow the curious clues and pinpoint the hiding spot where this amazing lost relic can be discovered. Good luck!
Dig Deep to Discover the Deity's Decoration
- Join us on an immersive self-guided Treasure Hunt through the charming seaside town of Seaham. As you follow the Trail route, you'll unravel sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to uncover the location of the buried treasure.
- This Trail will take you on a journey through the town's most interesting features, including the promenade and beach, the historic St. Mary's Church, and a small section of woodland.
- Can you solve the puzzles and riddles and be the one to discover the secret hiding spot of the mysterious treasure of Seaham?
21.43 miles
