Milestones' Midsummer Murders: The Demise of Elsie Black

There's a new case to crack at our 1940s Murder Mystery evening this summer!

Join us on Friday 14 August for a brand new murder mystery  - gather your closest confidants and prepare to uncover the truth!

The Demise of Elsie Black

Basingstoke, 1941. The blackout curtains are drawn, the wireless is tuned for the evening news, and tonight the whole town has turned out for a concert in the park, a bit of music to keep the spirits up, because heaven knows everyone could use it.

But somewhere in the shadows behind the bandstand, someone has other plans.

Before the first note has even sounded, the town's most notorious gossip will be dead, and it seems almost everyone on the street, from the toy shop to the garage forecourt, has a secret worth keeping quiet. Rationed sugar. Borrowed petrol. A past that won't stay buried. On a night like this, careless talk costs a great deal more than lives.

This midsummer, step back into 1941 for an evening of wartime intrigue at Milestones Museum. Mingle with the suspects. Follow the clues. Decide who you trust; because on this street, everybody's hiding something, and one of them is a murderer.

Event Timings: 

First session: doors open at 6:15pm

Second session: doors open at 7:30pm

Each experience runs for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours from your arrival time. Please arrive promptly to ensure the event can begin as scheduled. Guests are welcome to remain at the cafe for drinks following your time slot, the cafe will close after the second session at 10pm. 

Fancy being dressed for the occasion? 

If you want to really get in the mind of a sleuth, why not get suited, booted and styled by the Hampshire Wardrobe team? Book an appointment to visit the store and get your outfit ready! Plus, enjoy a 10% discount on all costumes when you show your order confirmation for tickets purchased for the Murder Mystery event.

Book an appointment with Hampshire Wardrobe here