Ruffs, Riddles and Royal Rubies in Rochford! It’s a full-blown crown-tastrophe! Rumour has it that Anne Boleyn once hid a priceless gem and a rather scandalous letter at Rochford Hall – the sort of secret that could have rocked the royal court. Now that letter has gone missing, and someone is keen to keep those Tudor truths buried. Enter Detective Chief Inspector Gemma Stone, expert in sparkle, scandal and sniffing out the shiftiest of suspects. With a bragging historian, a slippery antique dealer, a shifty groundskeeper and a very nosey tourist all under suspicion, it’s up to YOU to follow the clues and crack this curious case! Detective Mystery Around Rochford’s Historic Heart On the hunt for a fun family day out with a twist of Tudor intrigue? This self-guided Detective Mystery Trail takes you from Rochford Station around St Andrew’s Church, past Rochford Hall, through the bustling market square and out to the peaceful reservoir. Along the way you’ll uncover royal connections, ghostly goings-on and local legends, all while piecing together the puzzle of the missing letter. You’ll be following pavements and footpaths around the town, solving sneaky clues hidden in churchyards and on memorials, signs and historic buildings. With compact walking, plenty of places to pause for snacks, and bags of history to sniff out, it’s the perfect case for super sleuths of all ages. So, can YOU unmask the culprit and restore Anne Boleyn’s lost sparkle before this Tudor secret slips through the cracks forever?
