Who Fatally Hurt Harry In Holywood?
Harry Woods has alas been found murdered in Holywood, North Down, and our over-worked investigator needs your help to bring the case to a close. We recommend you start your search for clues at Holywood’s historic priory, as his body was found there; however, detectives think the body was left there to confuse us and believe the murder was carried out elsewhere.
The Holywood Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.- Much of Holywood is designated a conservation area, preserving the grand 19th Century architecture that resulted from wealthy industrialists and merchants moving here after the railway opened in 1848. Along the clue trail you’ll come across quite a number of historic buildings, including of course the ruined priory; the only maypole on the island of Ireland is here too!
- The route is only 1¼ miles, or about 2 km, and fairly flat too, so perfect for those who don’t want to walk so much. The clue trail starts/ends at the priory (see map below).
- The Whodunit Hunt booklet is packed with nearly 30 clues to solve as well as several pieces of extra historical information.
- The recommended time for this murder mystery is 1½ – 2 hours. Extend your visit here with a refreshment stop at one of Holywood’s great coffee shops, cafes, or restaurants.
- Accessibility – this is a generally quite flat route, although some streets have moderate inclines.
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For most Driving Whodunit Hunts, the majority of clues are not far from where you’re instructed to park, so if you have a dog with you it can be left in the car if you wish. Very occasionally, several clues are in one location and in such cases it is best to take your pet with you – maybe you’ll be lucky enough to have your dog sniff out one or two clues for you! 🙂
A Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided outdoor murder mystery trail. Each takes you to fascinating places of historic, cultural, architectural, and/or natural significance. Solve clues to reveal the guilty suspect who murdered the poor victim, the weapon used for the crime and where it took place. So, like Cluedo
Suspect clues – names found in a variety of places, such as information signs or on grave stones; some may even be anagrams!
For extra fun, there are Super Sleuth clues for those with a keen eye to spot too! Try to find four picture clues on your clue trail. They’ll boost your score on our online leader board! But you don’t need to find them to solve the murder mystery.
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