Bath Murder Mystery Trail (Whodunit Treasure Hunt) by Killer Trails

Bath Murder Mystery Trail (Whodunit Treasure Hunt) by Killer Trails

Explore the elegant streets of Bath with a murder mystery treasure hunt. Discover landmarks, find clues & solve puzzles to deduce whodunit!

By Killer Trails

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Location

Outside Bath Abbey on Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LT

Abbey Churchyard Bath BA1 United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

🏛️ Discover historical landmarks & hidden gems

🕵‍♀ Find clues & solve cryptic puzzles

🧭 Self-guided tour – do whenever you like & at your own pace

🍺 Plenty of traditional pubs and refreshment stops along the route

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Average Tripadvisor rating (across all trails) is 4.9/5!

Would you like to explore the elegant streets of Bath whilst solving a murder mystery that is out-of-this-world? 👽

Well, you’ve come to the right place, detective! The Bath Encounters is an immersive treasure hunt with a whodunit twist. This self-guided city tour experience leads you on a thrilling journey past the ancient Roman baths and remarkable Georgian architecture straight from a Jane Austen novel. Along the way, you’ll discover historical landmarks and hidden gems, solve escape room-like puzzles and find hidden clues to ultimately deduce who the culprit is. It’s time to get your sleuth on!

ℹ️ About this awesome trail:

This Bath Murder Mystery Trail has the perfect route plotted out to ensure you see all the highlights in the city centre!

The Bath Encounters – Murder Mystery Trail is a novel self-guided walking tour that navigates you past the best historical landmarks and points of interest that Bath has to offer, including:

📍 Bath Abbey

📍 The Roman baths

📍 Pulteney Weir

📍 Pulteney Bridge

📍 The Royal Crescent

📍 The Circus

📍 and many hidden gems

The route for this Bath treasure hunt is relatively flat and about 4km long. Allow 3 hours to appreciate your surroundings and complete the trail at a leisurely pace. There are plenty of refreshment stops and photo opportunities along the way! The immersive story and cryptic puzzles can make this trail feel more like an outdoor escape room at times. This trail makes a great day out for tourists and locals alike. So, what are you waiting for?!

📈 Bath trail statistics:

• Start location: Outside Bath Abbey on Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LT

• End location: This trail route is a loop and finishes on Stall Street (perpendicular to Abbey Churchyard), BA1 1QH

• Clue difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Duration: ~3 hours

• Distance: 4km

• Terrain: Easy

• Wheelchair/buggy accessible: No*

💼 The case synopsis:

UFO sightings, poultry abductions, and now, an extraordinary murder! Never have your powers of deduction been so mystified, as in this, your most cosmic case yet! Along this trail of deception, you’ll encounter conspiracy theorists, organised thieves and powerful Freemasons. But who is behind these supernatural events? Can you piece together this intergalactic-enigma, and figure out who the murderer is before the aliens strike again?

🖨️ Print specification:

• Receive two high-quality printed copies of the trail through your letter box!

• Printed on 120gsm white uncoated A4 paper with a single-sided print.

• One staple in the top left corner of each copy.

🚚 Delivery details:

• FREE delivery!

We ship to the UK only. Unfortunately, we don’t deliver to Jersey, Guernsey or the Republic of Ireland. If you order from another country you will be refunded. International customers, please visit our Killer Trail Etsy store!

• 2-3 working days for delivery. We deliver using Royal Mail tracked; delivery times are estimates.

🔍 How it works:

• Book your trail here or via killertrails.co.uk. Only one purchase required for a group of up to 6 people.

• Our trails are self-guided. This means you can do the trail whenever you like. You don't have to do it on the specific day you've booked.

• If you need the trail urgently and/or you'd rather print it off yourself, please let us know in the email and we will send you a digital PDF instead. Or alternatively, you can order a digital PDF of this trail here.

If you have any questions, or for more information, please visit killertrails.co.uk

*Route passes up and down steps. Some road crossing points may not have dropped kerbs. Some of the route has cobbled streets.

Frequently asked questions

What time does the trail start?

You can start the trail whenever you like! Our trails are self-guided walking tours. This means you can conquer them at your own pace, taking as many detours and pit-stops as you desire. You don't have to do it on the specific day you've booked.

Can I go today?

If you'd like to order a digital PDF of the trail, please visit killertrails.co.uk. That way you can download it, print it, and go now!

Is the price per person or group?

Only one purchase is required for a group of up to six people.

How difficult is it?

They are easy to follow, and all should be solvable with some contemplation and logical thinking. Exercise your little grey cells, or else they’ll grow rust! All trails come with a hints section if you ever get stuck.

Can kids do this trail too?

They're designed for adults, but kids will love helping to find and solve the clues, too! They just might need a hand with some of the more challenging ones. The stories for each Murder Mystery Trail are lighthearted and full of amusing characters.

Are there any pubs on the route?

Yes! Killer Trails and old spooky pubs go hand in hand. There are plenty of refreshment stops along each route. We make every trail navigate past as many notable and historic pubs as possible. So keep your eyes peeled!

Can international customers order this trail?

We ship to the UK only. If you order from any other country you will be refunded. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. International customers, please visit our Killer Trail Etsy store!

Organised by

Killer Trails create 'Murder Mystery Trails' that are imaginative treasure hunts with a whodunit twist. Solve cryptic clues as you follow a route to discover evidence, eliminate suspected characters & weapons, & ultimately deduce the culprit! These self-guided walking tours take you on a journey past historical landmarks & hidden gems, offering a unique way to explore touristy hotspots around the UK.