The Ocean Explorer Trail

Walks, England, Hampshire, Southampton

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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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