The Pavilion Poisoning
Unraveling a Victorian Tragedy in Buxton
Starting Point
5-13 Burlington Road, Buxton
Wheelchair Accessible
The route primarily follows paved paths and public walkways. Some slight inclines may be encountered, but all major attractions are accessible.
The Story
The year is 1888. You find yourself in the bustling spa town of Buxton, a place of healing and leisure, now tainted by a heinous crime. Dr. Alistair Finch, a respected physician, has been found dead under suspicious circumstances. The air is thick with rumour and suspicion. You, a keen amateur detective, are called upon to piece together the fragments of this dark affair, navigating the gas-lit streets and grand Victorian architecture to uncover the truth.
How It Works
01
Walk to Each Location
Follow the GPS map to each of the 10 real landmarks. Your next stop only unlocks once you arrive.
02
Solve the Puzzle
At each stop, read the story chapter and solve a variety of puzzle types — including arithmetic, sequences, word ciphers, and more — all scaled to Investigator difficulty.
03
Collect a Cipher Fragment
Every correct answer earns you one encoded cipher fragment. Collect all 10 to unlock the final challenge.
04
Crack the Final Anagram
Use your cipher key to decode the scrambled letters, then unscramble them to reveal the hidden answer and complete the mystery.
Trail Route — 10 Stops
5-13 Burlington Road, Buxton
Your adventure begins here
9 More Stops Await
Unlock the full trail to reveal all waypoints, clues, and the complete narrative adventure.
+ 4 more stops hidden
Leaderboard
Top 1Only players who walked the trail qualify for the leaderboard.
A variety of puzzle types — maths, ciphers, sequences & more
🔐 As you unlock each location, a cryptic symbol will be revealed. Collect all ten symbols, then use the cipher key provided at the end of your journey to translate them into letters. These letters will be jumbled — unscramble them to discover the final answer, the key to the mystery.
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