Name: The Southampton Gardens Treasure Trail
Rating: 5.0

The Southampton Gardens Treasure Trail

The Southampton Gardens Treasure Trail starts at: Bargate Street, Southampton, Hampshire, Hampshire, SO14 2DA England

6-90 Years

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Description

The Southampton Gardens Treasure Trail is a self-guided treasure hunt that takes you through the historic inner city and peaceful gardens of Southampton. It combines storytelling, exploration, and puzzle-solving to create a fun and interactive outdoor adventure. Suitable for ages 6 to 106, it offers an engaging way to discover the city with family or friends.

The trail follows a 1.8-mile circular route starting at the Bargate, guiding visitors through gardens, fountains, rose gardens, sculptures, and historic landmarks. Participants solve clues to uncover the Jewel of Prosperity while exploring scenic green spaces and city features. The experience includes a mobile text clue service, flexible pacing, and entry into a £100 monthly prize draw upon solving the mystery.

The Trail costs £9.99 GBP per Trail, with one booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people. Birthday party options are available where teams explore, solve clues, and complete the adventure together, with adult supervision recommended for younger participants.

Overall, it offers a fun and adventurous way to explore Southampton while solving a mystery. The combination of walking, puzzles, and storytelling makes it enjoyable for all age groups. With its flexible format and scenic setting, it is a great choice for a memorable day out.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

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The Hunt for the Jewel of Prosperity - Can YOU Find Sir Bevois's Treasure?

For centuries, the tales of the legendary knight, Sir Bevois, have captivated the minds of storytellers across Europe. But amongst the many stories of his heroic deeds, one legend has remained a mystery-did Sir Bevois truly found the city of Southampton during his travels?
Thanks to historian Indy Past, this mystery may finally be solved. After uncovering a set of clues and a map pointing to an ancient relic, the Jewel of Prosperity, buried beneath Southampton, Indy has tasked the Exploration Society with retrieving the treasure. But only the best treasure seekers will be able to crack the clues and find the precious artefact.

The Lost Legend of Sir Bevois - A Family Adventure Through Southampton's Inner City and Gardens

Calling all families and adventurers! Embark on an immersive and family-friendly treasure hunt through the tranquil gardens of Southampton. As you follow the Trail route, you'll discover sneaky clues hidden in existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments, all while exploring the historic and scenic inner city gardens laden with history.
The adventure begins at the Bargate, where Sir Bevois himself is said to have entered the city. From there, you'll journey through the quiet and peaceful parts of Southampton, passing by wonderful fountains, rose gardens, sculptures, and statues. The Jewel of Prosperity awaits… Will YOU be the one to crack the clues and find Sir Bevois's treasure?

What to see

A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Southampton and its gardens
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 1.8 miles long and takes 2 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 walk
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: Paid

Price Details

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

Pricing URL: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/what-to-do/hampshire/southampton

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.

You can start your Trail whenever you like, as they are completely self-guided. Everything you need to complete your Trail is in the booklet, including directions and clues to guide you along the route.

Address: The Southampton Gardens Treasure Trail starts at: Bargate Street, Southampton, Hampshire, Hampshire, SO14 2DA England

Post Code: SO14 2DA

Council: Southampton

County: Hampshire