Who Put An End To Donna’s Life In Downpatrick?
A staff member was devastated to discover the dead body of Donna Patterson one morning tied to the main gate at the entrance to the museum. Evidence collated by detectives confirms that she was killed elsewhere in or near Downpatrick… but who by, with what weapon, and where? The mystery behind her death can only be revealed by following the evidence trail around the museum’s exhibition areas and old jail cells!
This is a self-guided, indoor murder mystery in Downpatrick’s Down County Museum, a perfect adventure for a wet day!- Intriguingly, the mystery behind Donna’s death can be unravelled by following the trail of clues around the museum’s exhibition rooms and cells using just some of the very interesting items on display to solve case clues! Time travel through 9,000 years of history!
- 38 clues to solve and titbits of historical trivia squeezed into our booklet too! Allow 2-3 hours to solve the clues… depending upon how much time you read about other exhibits as you go around the museum.
- If you’d prefer to do a shorter museum trail (which has different clues), if you’re short on time or want to start off small with a first Whodunit Hunt, click here.
- You can do this trail on any day that the museum is open. The museum is closed on Sundays, Mondays and of course Christmas / New Years bank holidays.
- Accessibility – the clue route is only 1/3 mile long, or 1/2 km! Ramp and lifts are available to the different exhibition rooms.
- Murder mystery trail reviewed and approved by the museum curator; we thank him and fellow staff for their support and assistance during its creation.
- Email clue help facility if you get stuck.
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Who Popped Donald’s Clogs In The Downpatrick Area?
A member of staff was shocked to find old Donald Moore dead at the front entrance of Down County Museum one morning, propped up against the door on his bicycle. Crime scene investigators soon determined foul play but ruled out the museum as the murder location. Only you can determine the circumstances behind the crime!
This is a self-guided, indoor murder mystery ‘taster trail’ in Downpatrick’s Down County Museum, for if you’re short on time or want to try a mini Whodunit Hunt to see if you’ll like them. Great for a wet day!- Intriguingly, the mystery behind Donald’s death can be unravelled by following the evidence trail around the Down Through Time exhibition rooms using just some of the very interesting items on display to solve case clues! Time travel through 9,000 years of history from the Bronze Age to the 1970s!
- This may be a mini murder mystery but still has 16 clues to solve and a bit of historical trivia squeezed into it too! It costs a mere £3.99!
- Allow 45-60 minutes to solve the clues… though spend more time checking out other exhibits too.
- You can do this trail on any day that the museum is open. The museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
- Accessibility – the clue route is literally about 100 metres long! Ramp and lift to exhibition rooms.
- Email clue help facility if you get stuck.
- This murder mystery trail has been reviewed and approved by the museum curator; we thank him and fellow staff for their support and assistance during its creation.
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The map below shows the location of the museum:
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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 a magical mystery trail aimed at younger kids! The theme for this trail 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!
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 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 many 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 / 2 km, and fairly flat too, perfect even for those who don’t want to walk so much. The clue trail starts/ends at the priory (see map below).
- Whodunit Hunt booklet packed with nearly 30 clues to solve as well as several pieces of extra historical trivia.
- Allow 1½ hours to solve this murder mystery. 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.
- Email clue help facility if you get stuck.
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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 ‘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. Also visit an ancient fort site dating back over 1,000 years and an old motte and bailey almost as old! All this packed into a driving route of only 23 miles / 37 km long!!
- Still 14 clues to solve in our mini Whodunit booklet which of course 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.
- Allow 1 ½ – 2 hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
- Accessibility – the route is generally flat.
- Email clue help facility if you get stuck.
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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 historic 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.
- This Whodunit Hunt has 28 clues in a booklet with extra information not seen elsewhere in the village.
- Allow 1½ – 2 hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding any stops for refreshment. The National Trust’s Rowallane Gardens is at the village outskirts nearby if you have time to extend your visit.
- 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.- Email clue help facility if you get stuck.
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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 was dumped outside the gates of Mount Stewart, where he worked in the gardens, but we’re sure he was murdered elsewhere. Our best investigator is struggling to process the mountain of evidence and needs your help to solve this murder case.
The Ards Peninsula Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, deluxe driving murder mystery trail… our most popular driving trail!
- The route includes sights as old as 1,300 years! You’ll see the only working windmill and first port in Northern Ireland, old castles, impressive Grey Abbey and a much older well. Also 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 / 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 info! Set aside most of a day (allow six hours) to complete this Whodunit, excluding refreshment stops. What a great value day out for a whole family or group!
- Accessibility – the walking terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes. Any steps can be avoided using ramps / alternative routes.
- For refreshments, you will pass coffee shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and stores along the route.
- Email clue help facility if you get stuck.
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The starting point is in the Ballyholme area of East Bangor, shown below; it ends at Greyabbey.
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Who Bumped Off Barry In Bangor?
Poor Barry Mulholland has been found murdered in Bangor! Our detective is struggling to tie up the loose ends of the case and needs your help to solve the murder. Barry’s body was found outside the castle, where he often walked his dog, but we’re undecided as to whether the murder was committed there; we’ve ruled out the dog as a suspect though!
30/06/26: new version available!
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 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 about 2 ½ miles / 4 km, and starts/ends at the railway station’s park & ride car park (see map below).
- Whodunit Hunt booklet packed with over 30 clues to solve and lots of extra historical trivia not found en-route.
- Allow 2 ½ hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
- Accessibility – the route is generally quite flat, 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.
- Email clue help facility if you get stuck.
To purchase this Whodunit Hunt with credit / debit / Amex card please click here.
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Who Slaughtered Patricia On The St Patrick’s Trail?
After being reported missing, Patricia Reynolds’ body has been found dumped beside St Patrick’s grave in Downpatrick. But we don’t believe that she was murdered there and so recommend that you start your search at Inch Abbey, which she regularly visited. With few leads uncovered, we need your help to solve the murder.
The St Patrick’s Trail Whodunit Hunt starts at historic Inch Abbey and ends at Kilclief Castle (see picture) on the coast, a few miles east of Downpatrick.- This is a self-guided, near-circular driving murder mystery trail.
- On the clue route you’ll pass pretty coastal scenery whilst visiting numerous impressive and historic sites, some dating as far back as the 5th Century and the arrival of St Patrick near Strangford! You’ll see castles, Inch Abbey, a Game Of Thrones location, the site of the first church in Ireland… and much more. There’s an opportunity for wildlife spotting too!
- We’ve somehow squeezed 32 clues into this Whodunit Hunt as well as several nuggets of extra historical info! All this along a driving route of only 26 miles / 42 km!
- There is a moderate amount of walking at many clue stops, primarily in Downpatrick, Strangford, and to Audley’s Castle. Total walking distance is about 2 ½ miles / 4 km.
- Allow about 4 hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops. Should you wish to make a whole day of it, there are museums and other attractions to visit en-route.
- Accessibility – it’s fairly flat where all of the clues are to be found. There are, however, a couple of clues that require a moderate degree of mobility and are not wheelchair-friendly.
- Email clue help facility if you get stuck.
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The starting point of this Whodunit Hunt is near Downpatrick, shown in the map below:
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