Ahoy, are you ready for a daring maritime Adventure?

The island realm of Aquinta needs your help! Navigate the treasure map’s route, avoiding pirates and sea monsters, to find the clues and solve the puzzle.

This year's treasure hunt is based on The Wicked Ship, the first book in Oceanforged an exciting new series by Amelia Mellor, bestselling author of The Grandest Bookshop in the World.The Wicked Ship is an exciting high seas adventure with a magical quest, dastardly pirates and enchanted armour.

The treasure hunt begins and ends at Mary Martin Bookshop and is aimed at children between 5 and 12 (although all are welcome to take part). This year's route takes approximately 1 and 1/2 hours to complete.

All children who complete the treasure hunt and solve the code will receive a small prize.

WHEN:
Anytime during store opening hours between 1st - 31st December 2025

Please note we close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and are closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

WHERE :
The treasure hunt begins and ends at Mary Martin Bookshop, Ground Floor Southgate.

WHO:
The treasure hunt is aimed at children aged 5-12, but all are welcome to take part.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Visit the bookshop during opening hours to collect a treasure map and begin your adventure. The route takes approximately an hour and a half to complete. Remember to bring a pen or pencil with you so you can fill in the letters as you find each clue.

FREE OF COST