Search For Shoreditch, London
Highlights
- Streets filled with enough street art to be dubbed 'outdoor gallery', all explored with an interactive, puzzle-filled game
- Medieval marvels from a 17th century market to a graveyard full of the famous dead and beyond
- A jaw-dropping (and taste bud tingling!) piece of culinary history
- Clues sent to your phones with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
Description
Head through Barbican and Spitalfields to the painted streets of one of London's most vibrant districts with this puzzle-filled hunt for Shoreditch. Learn how the area developed from an Elizabethan Theatre hub into a vital part of the city's textile industry; then discover the dark days during the blitz and the glorious rebirth that followed. The story of how these humble districts became a cornucopia of artistic, musical and culinary delights!
Expect to see vast and colourful murals, centuries-old cemetries where literary giants rest, the home of an infamous medieval ghost, the birthplace of fish and chips, one of London's oldest markets and a Banksy original. All this plus puzzles, challenges, great pubs and cafes and plenty of surprises. This interactive deep dive into the city's street art capital is the perfect way for enthusiasts and first time visitors alike to discover the secrets Shoreditch hides in plain sight.
How It Works
Your team will receive clues on your phones that, once deciphered, will guide you to interesting and scenic parts of the city. At each of these you will solve riddles, discover facts and unlock your next clue.The route is walking distance and features optional breaks at great pubs, bars and cafes along the way. The clues require no prior knowledge and come with hints to make the experience something everyone can enjoy.
Plan your day
Timings
Start anytime.
2 to 3 hours across 4.6 km / 2.8 miles
Start Location
Old Street Station
End Location
Rivington Street
Communication Methods
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Kungaloosh
Our second City Days treasure hunt and another fabulous day! My husband was born and bred in central London and once ag…
Windsor oldies
Great day out exploring parts of London you would never normally do
Seekers of Aravos
I was in a team with my partner and our 9 year son. We had a blast. There was something for us all!
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Three Women and No Baby
Second one I have done. Such a brilliant format. The clues are well written and make you really look at what’s around y…
3 Gen
Great way to entertain teenagers, they loved it.
Bopchkin
A great way to learn about a city and have fun doing it. The clues were good and the walk was about right
Team Hammond
My wife and I had a fantastic day of exploring and refreshments. We will definitely be back!
Daryls birthday
Really fun morning. Would definitely recommend
Bickle's Bongles
The clues were excellent - easy to follow without being too easy to solve! Took us on a very pleasant journey around Lo…
Donkeys@2pm
It was excellent. Only error we made was at the Plague for the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. This was because the bronz…
Jannie's jaunts
Great fun and a fabulous way to look around a city, our first time, but not the last
Berin
Had the most amazing time doing our murder mystery trail! Well thought out, perfect clues, and a lovely city to do it i…
Bestiesss✨
Amazing day out!!
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Team Kataraang
Was a super fun day, even as Oxford students!It was great learning so many new things about the city and paying attenti…
Doctor and the Cats
Great fun and interesting places to discover, especially Mercato Market
Renegades
This was so much fun, such a good idea and more people need to know about it! Highly recommend!
Sanlo
It was our first walk and we loved it! We have been in London for many years and have not seen some of the places befor…
Corn Stars
A very fun, head scratching activity. A great way to explore the city without feeling like you’re walking for miles; gr…
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