Who Stole Carol’s Cookies?
It’s well known that magic folk like sweet treats, especially cookies. Alas some of the magic folk in Slieve Gullion Forest Park are a bit naughty and one of them has run off with a number of Carol’s freshly baked cookies! Carol is so upset she can’t even remember what flavour cookies are missing. So we need your help to solve the mystery of the missing cookies!
This Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided magical mystery trail on foot for families with young childen.- Explore the Giant’s Lair trail of Slieve Gullion Forest Park in County Down and search for clues to solve the mystery of the missing cookies. Learn about the legendary giant Fionn Mac Cumhaill, experience the land of the fairies both big and small, play some music too; parents can also enjoy great panoramic views of the countryside.
- The clue route is just over 1 mile long, or 1.7 km. It starts at the main car park of this forest park (note, £5 entrance fee for cars if you don’t have an annual pass).
- Whodunit Hunt booklet packed with 16 clues to solve as well as a couple of extra snippets of trivia! We’ll help you with two clues (by email) if you get stuck.
- Incredible value for a family at only £3.99 for a trail booklet… and definitely something different to do! Some clues might even help your young kids to count!
- The recommended time for this mystery trail is 1 – 1 ½ hours… depending upon how much energy your kids have! Allow time at the end for them to indulge at the playpark. There’s a good coffee shop here for assorted refreshments, including lunches.
- Accessibility – much of the path has inclines, some fairly steep… but certainly navigable for young kids (we’ve seen ’em)!
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The starting point, and where to park, are both shown in the map below:
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We appreciate our murder-mystery themed trails may not be suitable for children below 8 years old (as per the Cluedo board game guidance), even though clues are family-friendly and recently we’ve heard via feedback that kids as young as seven have really enjoyed them.
So we thought we’d launch some magical mystery trails aimed at younger kids! The theme for these trails is fantasy / fairy land, with magical folk suspected of taking cookies to a secret place to be eaten later. Your young team have to figure out who took the cookies, what flavour were taken, and where the cookies have been hidden.
Our first kids trail is at Slieve Gullion Forest Park, County Down – the Giant’s Lair Legendary Whodunit Hunt explores a trail where you can test young powers of observation while learning about the legend of Fionn Mac Cumhaill. We think it’s incredible value for a family at only £3.99 for a trail booklet… and definitely something different to do too!
We have a fun kids trail ready at Pomeroy Forest near Dungannon, which we hope to make available in the future as a different and fun way to explore the forest and learn more about it.
Our kids trails are mini-booklets with around 16-17 clues to solve, so not too many to tire them out or get bored.
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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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Who Buried Henry In Hillsborough?
The body of Henry Hale was unearthed by a curious dog beside the plane sculpture at Hilsborough Lake! But detectives believe he was murdered elsewhere and quite likely outside the village of Royal Hillsborough. With a big case load, our chief detective needs your help to conclude the case.
This is a self-guided driving Whodunit Hunt, starting at Hillsborough Lake and ending a few miles away. It’s a mini ‘taster trail’ for if you want to start small with driving Whodunit Hunts or don’t have much time.- Starting at Hillsborough Lake the clue trail takes you to several sites associated with famous inventor and extraordinary pioneer Harry Ferguson who was born in the area. You’ll also visit an ancient fort site dating back over 1000 years and an old motte and bailey almost as old! All this packed into a driving route of only 23 miles / 37 km long!!
- There are still 14 clues to solve in the mini Whodunit booklet which also has full directions and several snippets of history and trivia squeezed into it! There is only one mile / 1.6 km of walking in total.
- It is recommended to allow 1 ½ – 2 hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
- Accessibility – the route is generally flat.
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The starting point is shown in the map below.
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Who Slaughtered Sean in Saintfield?
Sean Magill has been sadly slain in the historical small town of Saintfield and our best investigators need your help to confirm their suspicions about the murder. Although his body was found at the ruins of the old windmill, we believe this was not where the murder was committed.
New version now available with several improvements and an extra clue added!
The Saintfield Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.- Along the clue route you’ll see quite a number of old buildings in this quaint village, including the old coaching inn and several churches, as well as pretty flower displays. Learn about Saintfield’s turbulent history too – especially in the memorial garden – spanning hundreds of years.
- The clue route is 1 ¾ miles / 2 ¾ km. It starts/ends in the car park on Downpatrick Street which is signposted at a crossroads.
- This Whodunit Hunt has 28 clues and the booklet contains extra information not seen elsewhere in the village.
- The recommended time for this murder mystery is 1½ – 2 hours, excluding any stops for refreshment. The National Trust’s Rowallane Gardens is at the village outskirts nearby if you have time to extend your stay here.
Accessibility – the route is generally fairly flat, with only moderate inclines.- Refreshments – there are a number of cafes, coffee shops, convenience stores in Saintfield as well as the old White Horse Inn.
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The starting point is the car park beyond the Masonic Hall on Downpatrick Street, shown in the map below.
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Who Archived Andy At The Ards Peninsula?
Andy Pennant’s body has been found dumped outside the gates of Mount Stewart on the Ards Peninsula but we’re sure he was murdered elsewhere. Our best investigator is struggling to get to the bottom of the mountain of evidence collected and thus needs your help to solve the murder.
The Ards Peninsula Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, deluxe driving murder mystery trail. The clue trail starts at St Columbanus Church in Bangor and ends at Greyabbey.- The route includes sights as old as 1,300 years! You’ll visit the only working windmill and the first port in Northern Ireland, see old castles, impressive Grey Abbey and a much older well, stop at Ireland’s most easterly point, and learn about the evolution of this beautiful area and some of the key figures that shaped it!
- The clue route is 50 miles, or about 80 km. There is generally moderate walking, just over 3 miles / 5 km in total across all clues.
- This deluxe Whodunit Hunt is jam packed with 42 clues to solve in a booklet containing a dozen extra pieces of historical and/or tourist information! You’ll need to set aside most of a day (we suggest allowing at least six hours) to complete this Whodunit, excluding refreshment stops. Great value for hours of fun!
- Accessibility – once out of your vehicle the terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes. Any steps can be avoided by taking ramps / alternative routes.
- For refreshments, you will pass a number of coffee shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and stores along the route.
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The starting point is in the Ballyholme area of East Bangor is shown below:
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Who Bumped Off Barry In Bangor?
Poor Barry Mulholland has been found murdered in Bangor and our best investigator is struggling to tie up the loose ends of the case and thus needs your help to solve the murder. Barry’s body was found outside the castle but we’re undecided as to whether the murder was committed there.
The Bangor Whodunit Hunt is our most popular self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.- Bangor may be known as a touristy seaside town, but it actually has a lot of historical sites with the town’s origins dating back over 1400 years! Along the clue trail you’ll see Bangor Castle, learn of the saints responsible for the early settlement of Bangor, see vibrant street murals and a gun from a World War II U-boat… and much more!
- The route is approximately 2 ¾ miles, or about 4 ½ km, and starts/ends at the railway station’s park & ride car park (see map below).
- The Whodunit Hunt booklet is packed with over 30 clues to solve as well as several pieces of extra historical information not found en-route.
- The recommended time for this murder mystery is about three hours, excluding refreshment stops.
- Accessibility – this is a generally quite flat route, although some streets have moderate inclines. There are no steps that must be navigated.
- Refreshments – there are coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, and stores along the route.
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Walking Whodunit Hunts are single-location murder mystery trails where you explore a village or an area of a town or city in search of clues to solve a crime. All have much history to uncover, show you some grand and impressive architecture, and many reveal surprising facts linked to both places and the people that shaped them!
The places listed below (by county) all have single-location walking murder mystery trails for you to solve. Click any location link for more detail. Map available at the bottom of the page to locate trails in a particular area too.
In County Antrim are Ballymena, Ballymoney, Carrickfergus, Lisburn, Randalstown and Whitehead Whodunits… and we now have a new one in Glenarm!- On the North Antrim coast our Ballycastle and Portrush walking Whodunit Hunts have just been launched!
- In Belfast itself are Belfast City Centre and Titanic Quarter trails, as well as our new Europa taster trail if you’re short on time… and now our brand new Queen’s Quarter Trail around the university area.
- Armagh City, Loughgall, and Lurgan trails in County Armagh.
- Belturbet and Cavan Town in County Cavan.
- In County Derry are trails at Derry and former market town Moneymore.
- Just launched is the Donegal town Whodunit Hunt!
- In County Down you’re spoilt for choice! There are walking Whodunits in Banbridge, Castlewellan, Dromore, Moira, Newcastle, Newry as well as nearby Derrymore Estate, Rathfriland and Saintfield … and if you’re short on time try our new Newry Taster Trail! And we’ve just launched a walking Whodunit hunt at Royal Hillsborough.
In North Down are trails at Bangor and Holywood.- In County Fermanagh is the Enniskillen Whodunit Hunt.
- Ardee, Drogheda, Dromiskin and Dundalk trails available in County Louth.
- Kells, Navan and Trim in County Meath.
- Castleblaney, Clones, Glaslough and Monaghan trails in County Monaghan.
- In County Sligo is our new Sligo Town walking trail.
- In County Tyrone you can find walking Whodunits for Caledon and our recent launch at Omagh.
There are more walking Whodunit Hunts in the pipeline too, including Galway City, Kilkenny, and a very unique trail in Dublin!
The vast majority of Whodunit Hunt clues are accessible by those with prams and wheelchair users, as we’ve determined routes for evidence investigation with as few steps as possible. Check the applicable Whodunit Hunt page(s) for full details, which indicate any accessability issues.
The map below shows all of our murder mystery trails, as well as our new kids trails. Walking murder mystery trails available are indicated by a black walker/runner symbol. Kids trails are indicated by a yellow star. Pipeline walking Whodunits are blue – if you’re interested in one of these then please contact us and we’ll tell you when they’re available.
Use the card or Paypal link in the page of whichever Whodunit Hunt you are interested in to purchase it.
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