DISCOVER ROCHFORD’S TRUE GRUESOME HISTORY

Follow the trail through Rochford town centre, visit local businesses, solve the riddles and collect the hidden letters to reveal the mystery phrase.

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HOW TO HUNT

  • 01

    COLLECT YOUR MAP

    Pick up the official map and answer sheet from Rochford Library, or download it online.


  • 02

    VISIT EACH STOP

    Use the map below to find participating businesses and community locations.

  • 03

    SOLVE THE CLUES

    Read each historical story, answer its riddle and search for a hidden letter.

  • 04

    REVEAL THE PHRASE

    Put the letters together and submit your answer for the chance to win a prize.


  • ROCHFORD LIBRARY

    Collect your map and answer sheet here, then begin your journey through Rochford’s past.

    8 Roche Cl, Rochford SS4 1PX

  • ERNEST DOE & SONS LTD

    Weir Pond Rd, Rochford SS4 1AH

  • WHITTINGHAMS

    84-86 West St, Rochford SS4 1AS

  • ROCHFORD WI HALL

    West St, Rochford SS4 1BE

  • Upper Crust Bakery 

    Provides a large selection of bread, cakes, sandwiches, drinks and a large cafe menu all freshly made and available to eat in or takeaway! 

    Open Monday-Saturday 8:30-14:00 (kitchen closes 13:30)

    8 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB

  • KENDRICKS OF ROCHFORD

    11 North Street, SS4 1AB

  • MARKET WEST

    3 West St, Rochford SS4 1BE

  • ROCHFORD TOWN COUNCIL

    11 West St, Rochford SS4 1BE

THE GRAND FINALE

CLOSING DAY IN ROCHFORD

Bring your completed trail and join us for family activities, local history, displays and special experiences. Full times, locations and bookable activities will be announced soon.

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2026

CRACKED THE MYSTERY?

Enter the completed mystery phrase online for the chance to win a prize. Children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult while completing the trail.