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Sherlock's Secret Challenge
Explore Edinburgh Sherlock style! A succession of clues and puzzles will lead you to find the truth about Sherlock Holmes and his connection to the city of Edinburgh. An outdoor game for adventurous small groups.
You will need a group of 2-5, internet access on your phone, your brain and your legs! We’ll provide the specialist kit. The game takes and average of 2.5-3 hours. Length varies depending on the agility of the deduction work. It covers a good portion of the historic New Town and some other wonderful places off the tourist trail. Solving a puzzle lets you know the location of the next, unravelling Arthur Conan Doyle's story.
(max 5 people, bigger groups get in touch: consultantdetective@sherlockschallenge.co.uk). The game finishes in the West End and its recommneded that you allow 4 hours between the start of this game and your next scheduled activity, some groups have needed even longer.
From £10 per adult
Departure days
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March — October
Contact details
87/1 Montgomery street
Midlothian
United Kingdom
EH7 5HZ
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