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

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

Explore Oxford's magical streets with a murder mystery treasure hunt. Discover landmarks, find clues & solve puzzles to deduce whodunit!

By Killer Trails

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Location

The corner of Cornmarket St and Queen St, OX1 3HY

Queen Street Oxford OX1 1ET 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 & refreshment stops along the route

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

Would you like to explore the enchanting streets of Oxford City Centre whilst solving a murder mystery case? 🧙

But, of course you do! Murder In Wonderland is an immersive treasure hunt with a whodunit twist. This imaginative self-guided city tour experience leads you on a thrilling journey past some of the world’s most prestigious universities, museums and spectacularly preserved architecture. Along the way, you’ll discover historical landmarks and hidden gems, solve cryptic puzzles and find hidden clues to ultimately deduce whodunit. The game is afoot!

ℹ️ About this awesome trail:

This Oxford Murder Mystery Trail has the perfect route plotted out to make sure you see all the highlights inside the city centre.

The Murder In Wonderland – Oxford Murder Mystery Trail is a self-guided walking tour that navigates you past some of the best historical landmarks the UK has to offer including:

📍 The Ashmolean Museum

📍 Oxford University Museum of Natural History

📍 Oxford Castle & Prison

📍 Radcliffe Camera/ Bodleian Library

📍 Christ Church

📍 and many hidden gems

The route of this Oxford treasure hunt is relatively flat and approximately 3km long. Allow 2.5 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. This trail makes a great day out for tourists and locals alike. So, what are you waiting for?!

📈 Oxford West End trail statistics:

• Start location: The corner of Cornmarket St and Queen St, OX1 3HY

• End location: Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY (directions back to the start location included)

• Clue difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐

• Duration: ~2.5 hours

• Distance: 3.1km

• Terrain: Easy

• Wheelchair/buggy accessible: OK*

💼 The case synopsis:

A deceitful rabbit… A tea party ending in murder… A failed attempt to steal an elixir of life. But which of the party guests is behind this series of sinister events? Put your powers of deduction to work on their most spellbinding challenge yet in a world that is a mirror image of your own… Welcome to Wonderland.

🖨️ 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

*The route is all paved or solid. Some road crossing points may not have dropped kerbs. Section 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.