Family Mystery Picnic for Four
For two adults and two children aged 3-10, with clues, local food stops and a picnic to enjoy together at the end.
Classic - 15 locations UK wide£94
Classic - London, Bath, Canterbury & Oxford£112
For little adventurers & their grown-ups
A mystery picnic day out with your family
Solve clues as a family, discover somewhere new, collect your picnic along the way and turn a few hours together into a small adventure everyone can take part in.
Made for families2 or 3 children options
3-4 hoursAt your own pace
Clues + foodEveryone can join in
More than lunch
A family day out everyone can take part in
A Family Mystery Picnic gives children something to solve, spot and discover - rather than simply taking them along for the ride.
A Family Mystery Picnic turns the journey to your picnic lunch into part of the fun. Follow the clues together, uncover each new stop, collect the different parts of your picnic and see what you discover between one answer and the next.
Children can help work out the clues, look for landmarks, notice the odd little details adults sometimes walk straight past and share in the satisfaction of finding the next stop. Along the way there may also be games and conversation starters to keep the family involved between clues.
Best of all, most of the planning is already done for you. There is no picnic to prepare from scratch and no need to spend the morning searching for somewhere to go. You choose the location, bring the practical bits you will need, and let the mystery provide the shape of the day.
Why it works for families
A ready-made adventure, with room for family life
Plenty to talk about
The clues, places and little surprises give grown-ups and children something to solve, spot and laugh about together.
The day is already planned
No packing a picnic from scratch or searching for things to do. The route, clues and food stops are organised for you.
Discover something new
Food stops are only part of the journey. Local points of interest give everyone a chance to notice - and perhaps learn - something new.
Still feels like your day
Family days rarely run precisely to schedule. A Mystery Picnic lets you pause, wander and largely set the pace yourselves - or let hungry tummies decide.
Your excuse is up to you
School holiday, special occasion - or a random Saturday?
A Family Mystery Picnic is the perfect opportunity to spend a few uninterrupted hours together, whatever the reason.
Explore together
Explore, discover or rediscover
Choose somewhere you have never visited, or follow the clues through a place you thought you already knew. Either way, the mystery gives the family a reason to look more closely.
Family time
Put a date in the diary
Work, school, nursery, clubs and everyday jobs can make it surprisingly hard for everyone to be free at the same time. Plan ahead and make a Mystery Picnic the reason you keep those few hours for each other.
A family date
Date? Did you say date?
Who says a family date has to mean leaving the children behind? Sometimes making time to explore, laugh and eat together is one of the nicest ways to say “I love you”.
Your family adventure
How a Family Mystery Picnic works
The picnic is only the destination. The fun starts with the clues that lead your family through the location and towards each part of the food you will collect.
Choose where to go
Pick the Mystery Picnic location that suits the kind of family day out you have in mind.
Solve it together
Let everyone have a go at the clues, with hints there when the family brain trust needs a little help.
Collect the picnic
Visit local food stops and gather the different parts of your picnic as you explore.
Find your spot
Reach the final picnic location, unpack what you have collected and enjoy the easiest clue of the day. It is time to eat.
Pick your family adventure
City streets, historic corners or countryside views?
Choose somewhere close to home or make the Mystery Picnic part of a family trip. The format stays familiar, but every place gives the day a different backdrop.
Notting HillColourful streets and plenty to spot together
LondonMore Family Mystery Picnic ideas across the capital
ManchesterStreet art, canal-side corners and plenty to discover together
BirminghamA city adventure with clues and food stops
The CotswoldsA slower-paced family countryside option
Explore All Locations
A taste of the adventure
See what a Family Mystery Picnic day can look like
* Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by inclusions, location or availability.
Useful when family plans change
A little flexibility built in
Handy when diaries move or you are buying a family day out as a gift.
12-month validityPlenty of time to choose when to go
Free exchangeSwap to another experience through the voucher provider
30-day refundExtra reassurance when you buy
Choice of locationPick the place that suits your family day
Before you book
Family Mystery Picnic questions
Enough practical detail to plan a family day out without spoiling the clues and surprises.
What ages is the Family Mystery Picnic for?
The Family Mystery Picnic voucher is designed for two adults with two or three children aged 3-10. Children under 3 can join the experience free of charge.
What is there for children to do?
Children can help solve the clues, look for the next stop and take part in the discoveries along the route. The experience also includes games and conversation starters along the way, and because the day is self-guided, there is plenty of time to pause, explore and enjoy it at your own pace.
Do the children need to be good at puzzles?
No. The clues are designed to be fun, and everyone can work on them together. Hints are available if you need a nudge, and if the whole family is still stumped, you can reveal the answer.
How long should we allow?
Allow around 3-4 hours for the full Mystery Picnic experience, including time to explore and enjoy the picnic at the end.
Can we give a Family Mystery Picnic as a gift?
Yes. The voucher can be sent to you or directly to the recipient, and it is valid for 12 months from issue.
Make some family time
Ready to make a family day of it?
Choose your family size, pick your Mystery Picnic location and see where the clues take all of you.