Smugglers' Run Heritage Trail

Smugglers Run is a one-of-a-kind cultural trail on Mudeford Quay (Dorset, UK) that follows real-life smuggler John Streeter, the most notorious of the 18th century Christchurch smugglers. The trail includes 16 publicly accessible signs that incorporate text, illustrations, models, rubbings, and audio re-enactments that take site visitors on a fascinating journey through time by recounting John's memories of old Mudeford and other local smugglers – reckless 'Slippery' Rogers, business-like Isaac Gulliver and his White Wigs, motherly Hannah Seller of Haven House, and spirited Lovey Warne. Signage locations are intrinsic to the story as it unfolds and brings to life the locations as they would have been in the 18th century. Bring this trail to life and hear from the smugglers who used to live in Mudeford! On each page of this digital trail you'll find a short theatrical audio track based on its stories. Step into the18th Century and immerse yourself in smuggling life! Please be aware that this is a theatrical piece so some creative license has been used to enhance the story, meaning the audio tracks may not be entirely historically accurate - keep your wits about you!