The Ocean Explorer Trail

Walks, England, Hampshire, Southampton
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The Ocean Explorer Trail

Houndwell Park, Southampton

by myjourney

  • 40 minutes / 0.8km
  • 31

A ‘treasure hunt’ style interactive audio walk around Southampton’s Houndwell Park. Help find the clues and save the treasure from pirates.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Public transport
  • Picnic spot
  • History
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics
  • Audio guide

Walk preview

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  1. The Ocean Explorer trail weaves its way around Houndwell Park. Find the clues & help crack the code. Save the treasure from ghastly pirates.

    Step 1: The Ocean Explorer trail weaves its way around Houndwell Park. Find the clues & help crack the code. Save the treasure from ghastly pirates.

  2. Step 2: Welcome Ocean Explorers! Take a seat and listen to the shipwreck finding mission briefing from the Captain. Press the ‘play’ button below.

  3. Head to the Houndwell Park’s play area gate in front of you & listen to the Captain’s instructions. Press ‘Play’ or read the transcript.

    Step 3: Head to the Houndwell Park’s play area gate in front of you & listen to the Captain’s instructions. Press ‘Play’ or read the transcript.

  4. All set? With your back to the park take the path heading left with the road on your right. This leads to your next clue. Great work so far!

    Step 4: All set? With your back to the park take the path heading left with the road on your right. This leads to your next clue. Great work so far!

  5. Step 5: Continue ahead along the pavement, you’re now looking for a big map. Can you see one? We’ve heard it’s slightly outside the park but still very close-by.

  6. The location of your next clue is your ‘one stop shop for all the latest travel information.’ Are you here? Now, please press play.

    Step 6: The location of your next clue is your ‘one stop shop for all the latest travel information.’ Are you here? Now, please press play.

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