1. Portsmouth Self-Guided Mystery: Nelson's Stolen Diamonds
Turn the historic streets of Portsmouth into an exciting outdoor escape room with The Mystery of Nelson's Stolen Diamonds. Walk around the city as you solve the clues, eliminate the suspects, and unmask the mysterious thief behind Portsmouth's most daring robbery. The story follows Horatio Nelson on his last day on dry land before joining his ship to fight in the Battle of Trafalgar when he stored a valuable diamond necklace in a chest in one of Portsmouth’s many taverns for safekeeping. That night, the tavern was broken into and the necklace was stolen. It's up to you to hunt down the clues, eliminate suspects, and return to the scene of the crime to finally piece together the mystery and catch the elusive diamond thief. This experience combines a treasure hunt and a self-guided walking tour to create a unique way to see the key historical sights in the city. Visit the most atmospheric taverns and soak up true local stories of the city's most notorious characters and places.