• Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery - Begin an exciting journey at Portsmouth’s City Museum, where you will receive your activity booklet and embark on a quest to uncover the enigmatic Southsea vandal! Take a moment to explore the museum and view the original Laughing Sailor machine, central to this legendary tale, before setting off on your unique mystery adventure!
• Southsea Common - After deciphering your first clue at the city museum, your path leads you down the charming and historic Castle Road. Here, you can pause for a drink at Southsea’s CAMRA award-winning hidden gem, ‘The Hole in the Wall’ pub, located just steps from where Arthur Conan Doyle penned his first Sherlock Holmes novels, marking the birthplace of the world-renowned detective!
  You will then proceed to Southsea Common, the focal point of the Laughing Sailor mystery and the site of the unfortunate vandalism. Enjoy a leisurely walk among the beautiful trees and expansive green space as you search for your next clue!
• The D-Day Story - A brief stroll from Southsea Common brings you to your next clue at the elegant and historic Queens Hotel, where you can enjoy a 20% discount on lunch by presenting the mystery adventure book to the staff (Mon-Thu). From here, continue to the world-renowned D-Day Story, where you can board an original landing craft from the Normandy invasion!
• Southsea Castle - Your subsequent clue is concealed at a Tudor Castle, constructed during the reign of Henry VIII, where Henry himself witnessed the tragic sinking of his prized flagship, the Mary Rose. Enter the castle’s historic gates and relish the view from its ancient ramparts (free entry).
• Palmerston Road - Following your visit to Southsea Castle, consider another optional refreshment stop at the Jolly Sailor pub (10% off food & drink with the mystery booklet), where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Southsea Common from its lovely raised terrace. Your journey then continues to the vibrant shopping and dining street of Palmerston Road, offering a diverse selection of local bars, restaurants, and cafes.
• The Kings Theatre - The final leg of your mystery adventure leads you to Southsea’s renowned Albert Road, home to a wide variety of independent boutiques and hidden shopping treasures. Among these unique shops, you will discover the famous Kings Theatre, a delightful spot for one of your final clues. The adventure concludes at a charming hidden gem of a pub, wrapping up the story and offering a 10% discount on drinks when you present your adventure booklet to the staff. Celebrate your success with a toast as you complete the mystery and experience the ‘wow’ moment when everything falls into place!

• Receive 10% off on food & drinks at The Jolly Sailor pub
• Enjoy a comprehensive 40-page colour activity booklet with puzzles, clues, and maps
• Get 10% off on drinks at The Phoenix pub
• Save 20% on lunch at The Queens Hotel (Monday to Thursday)

• Alcoholic beverages

The age-old enigma of Southsea…
Puzzling generations for a century…
Has finally met its match.

Embark on this thrilling journey, and the streets of Southsea suddenly transform into a MASSIVE outdoor puzzle game!

✔️ Experience a unique adventure to remember with your pals
✔️ Combine your abilities to solve the riddles & unravel the grand story
✔️ Unveil Southsea’s fascinating history & secret treasures

In 1910, the crime scene involved Southsea’s symbolic laughing sailor, a devastating act silenced his laughter forever, following an unknown entity breaking the machine.

A deed seeking payback?
No one had a way to tell.

However, the culprit left behind a cluster of hints…
This is where your role starts.

Your mission is to locate concealed items, interpret symbols, and reveal hidden codes, as you rule out suspects & gradually untangle the crime.

And a surprising turn of events lies ahead..

Reach the conclusion and you’ll be met with an astonishing ‘aha’ moment as the mystery unravelled and the culprit stands unmasked in front of you!

Don’t let the wrongdoer slip through your fingers.. Get started right now!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.