Name: Eastbourne Mystery Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

Eastbourne Mystery Treasure Trail

The Eastbourne Treasure Trail starts at, Eastbourne Pier, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3EL, England

6-90 Years

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Description

The Eastbourne Mystery Treasure Trail is a self-guided outdoor detective adventure set along Eastbourne’s seafront and gardens. Visitors step into a gripping mystery involving the suspicious death of Dusty Kornas, a cleaning firm manager. The experience blends storytelling, exploration, and puzzle-solving in a seaside setting.

This is a self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Eastbourne’s seafront and gardens, near landmarks such as the Wish Tower. It follows a 1.9-mile loop and takes 2+ hours to complete at your own pace. Activities include solving hidden clues, using a text message clue service if you get stuck, learning about the local area, and entering a £100 monthly draw after solving the mystery.

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 Eastbourne Mystery Treasure Trail offers an engaging and active way to explore the town. It encourages teamwork, outdoor fun, and problem-solving for ages 6–106. It’s ideal for families, friends, and visitors looking for a unique and memorable experience in Eastbourne.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

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Treasure Hunt Through Eastbourne's Seafront & Gardens

It's time for YOU to put on your detective hats and join Chief Inspector Bobby 'Boulders' Brass in the seaside town of Eastbourne. With your self-guided detective mystery, you'll be scouring the seafront and gardens near the Wish Tower, following up on witness reports at key landmarks, and searching for clues to solve this dirty deed.
But be warned, this isn't your average case. Dusty Kornas was no ordinary victim, and the evidence left behind is anything but straightforward. It's up to YOU to piece together the sneaky clues hidden throughout the town and uncover the truth behind this shocking crime. Super sleuths - only you can clean up this case!

Facilities

Parking: The closest long-stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is at Trinity Place, just a five-minute walk away.
Food & Drinks: The route passes a few cafes along the way.
Toilets: There are public toilets available towards the beginning and end of the Trail.

What to see

A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Eastbourne.
Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
1.9-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2+ 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. One Trail booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people.

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/things-to-do-eastbourne-sussex

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 Eastbourne Treasure Trail starts at, Eastbourne Pier, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3EL, England

Post Code: BN21 3EL

Council: Eastbourne

County: East Sussex