York Murder Mystery Trail (Treasure Hunt) by Killer Trails
York Murder Mystery Trail (Treasure Hunt) by Killer Trails
York Murder Mystery Trail (Treasure Hunt) by Killer Trails
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Killer Trails create 'Murder Mystery Trails' that are imaginative treasure hunts with a twist. Solve cryptic clues as you follow a route to discover pieces of evidence, eliminate suspected characters & weapons, & ultimately deduce whodunit. These self-guided walking tours take you on a journey past landmarks & points of interest, offering a unique way to explore touristy hotspots around the UK.
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BevMum
Beverley, UK2 contributions
Feb 2023
This was very enjoyable. We had a mixed age range party, from 9 to 76. The littlest thought it was a bit far to walk (but he had already been walking a fair bit before we started). But the clues were suitable so that everyone could help, from spotting things on the street to completing the word search to puzzling out the more oblique clues. It was possible to do the trail without a map, but including a map with simple street names might have helped.
The concept was great fun and a new way to discover parts of the city, or notice things you might have walked past otherwise. There was something of a local flavour to the mystery.
It was excellent value for money. Would certainly be willing to try another one.
The concept was great fun and a new way to discover parts of the city, or notice things you might have walked past otherwise. There was something of a local flavour to the mystery.
It was excellent value for money. Would certainly be willing to try another one.
Written 6 February 2023
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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback! It's much appreciated and helps with all future developments. I'm really chuffed you enjoyed it :D
Written 20 February 2023
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caro1NorfolkEngland
Thetford, UK127 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Fabulous concept! Great fun looking up and down, finding new things and trying to beat each other at solving the clues.
Suitable for young and old.
We loved it! Picked up the pen and clues off we went. Lots of stops on the way to discuss what next
Really enjoyed it and saw things we would not normally have seen
Suitable for young and old.
We loved it! Picked up the pen and clues off we went. Lots of stops on the way to discuss what next
Really enjoyed it and saw things we would not normally have seen
Written 31 May 2021
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So so pleased you had a great time 😊And thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice review. We really appreciate it! 😊
Written 1 June 2021
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Radoslava K
9 contributions
Sept 2021
The most fun we've had in a while! Literally the best self-guided tour/activity that's super exciting and engaging, while also being informative. Absolute bargain for the price and it's excited us to complete all of the other Killer Trails!! It's easy for all age groups to solve and you can take as long as you want to solve it - we definitely took our time, taking in all the beauty of our surroundings and looking at things we normally wouldn't have looked at. Getting to the end of it and solving the murder was definitely a bonus and super satisfying and rewarding!
Written 28 September 2021
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I'm so pleased you had a great time! 😊Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice and informative review. Good luck on your next Murder Mystery Trail! 🕵️Tom
Written 16 October 2021
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Stephen B
Manchester, UK11 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
This was our third Killer Trail and just as enjoyable as the other two.
Having visited York a couple of times before the city isn’t completely new to me but again the trail really makes you take in and appreciate the place. As you’re not doing the trail as part of an organised group either it makes it more intimate and gives you flexibly which came in really handy on this particular visit as we weren’t able to do it on the evening we had originally planned so instead got up early and made a great Saturday morning of it.
We enjoy these so much it’s almost dictating where we have UK breaks away as I always want to fit a Killer Trail into it!
Having visited York a couple of times before the city isn’t completely new to me but again the trail really makes you take in and appreciate the place. As you’re not doing the trail as part of an organised group either it makes it more intimate and gives you flexibly which came in really handy on this particular visit as we weren’t able to do it on the evening we had originally planned so instead got up early and made a great Saturday morning of it.
We enjoy these so much it’s almost dictating where we have UK breaks away as I always want to fit a Killer Trail into it!
Written 16 February 2024
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Wow! That is so awesome to hear 😁 Thank you so much for sharing this, it really means a lot! If you've not already tried them, some of my favourites are Chester, Lincoln, Edinburgh and Winchester 😁 All historic places with plenty of old spooky pubs along the way!
Written 16 February 2024
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Donna W
Broughton, UK19 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
This trail took us around so many great places and included areas we would not have discovered had we not done it! We found out about 'snickelways' and enjoyed a drink in one of the many lovely pubs! It was a fun way to explore the city and we got the puzzle right at the end which was a bonus!!
Written 4 February 2024
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That's great! The snickelways and historic pubs of York are great :D Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review :D I'm really pleased you all enjoyed it.
Written 16 February 2024
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Kimberley J
1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
We participated in the Silence of the Shambles trail as we were visiting York for the weekend. Not only did the trail take us past the tourist spots we wanted to see, it also took us off piste- which was just as valuable. My 6 year old Nephew absolutely LOVED this & has already requested to do another. While some questions were too tricky for him, we broke them down & solved them together, he was actively involved at every stage.
This is the 2nd 'Killer Trails' that I have completed. I completed the Birmingham one the previous week & enjoyed this experience just as much.
I'm visiting London in July so have already bought the 2x London trails- CAN'T WAIT!!
This is the 2nd 'Killer Trails' that I have completed. I completed the Birmingham one the previous week & enjoyed this experience just as much.
I'm visiting London in July so have already bought the 2x London trails- CAN'T WAIT!!
Written 8 May 2024
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That is so amazing to hear! 😁 Yeah, some clues will be tricky for the younger ones, but it's so great that they loved it and got involved with it all! Thanks so much for sharing this. I hope you have a great time in London as well! 🫶
Written 13 May 2024
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Sil
2 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
The murder mystery trail was so fun and such a unique and engaging way to look at things you wouldn’t normally see, and learn things about York you might miss at other attractions. It’s affordable, fun, and something different. Easy to follow, simple instructions and the perfect level of clue difficulty for all!
Written 28 May 2021
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I'm so pleased you enjoyed! And thanks much for such a great review and picture! 😊
Written 1 June 2021
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Rw2912
Manchester, UK10 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We completed this in York today after loving the Manchester one so much yesterday! The trail and clues are really engaging and totally different to each other so you don’t feel like you’re doing the same thing in just a different place. We saw and learnt so much that we wouldn’t have by just visiting and had such a brilliant time. It makes for a fab day out and we’re already looking at our third one!
Written 31 May 2024
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm really pleased you guys are enjoying the trails! That's so awesome to hear. 😁🫶
Written 3 June 2024
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Adrian S
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
We had a fantastic day in York. Doing the Murder Mystery Trail and combining it with visiting the markets, art gallery and exploring the town while hunting for answers to clues you would normally walk past and not notice. No time limit so we really did make a day of it!
Written 25 October 2023
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Awesome! TY for taking the time to leave such a nice review :) Really please you enjoyed it! A leisurely pace is the best way to do it! :)
Written 7 November 2023
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Robert W
2 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Excellent way to see York. Seen lots of hidden gems we would not normally have seen or noticed. Trail was fun for all ages.
Written 4 February 2024
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That's great! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review :D I'm really pleased you all enjoyed it.
Written 16 February 2024
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