Huge news, urban adventurers! Following the success of Race Across The World: The Experience in London and Manchester, we are proud to announce that another experience is in the works for the UK capital!
2025 has been a monumental year for us at CityDays. We’ve launched Race Across The World: The Experience in two UK cities, been chosen as finalists in the 2025 Licensing Awards, and overseen thousands of urban adventures all over the world.
To end the year on a festive, cheery high, we’re adding another Race Across The World Experience in London, but this time, with some seasonal twists!
A New, Festive Race Across The World: The Experience, CityDays Style
Just like its sibling experiences, the second Race Across The World Experience in London is an official live experience based on the beloved, award-winning TV programme, Race Across The World.
But unlike its predecessors, the Race Across The World Experience in West End London will unfold across Covent Garden, Mayfair and Soho, and follow a distinctly festive theme for a limited time only.
Teams will still have to navigate across London’s West End and unlock three mysterious checkpoints by managing a virtual budget, solve escape room-style puzzles and make quick, strategic decisions, but this time, they will do so against the backdrop of London’s dazzling Christmas lights and unforgettable displays.
Teams will weave in and out of Christmas shoppers, dash under garlands of holly and, if they like, stop for mulled, toasted, and roasted treats as they hunt down the coveted guest book and the chance for some festive glory!
Why We Made This Experience
We’ve been truly overwhelmed by the reception for both London and Manchester, and we’re hugely grateful to every team who has left us feedback.
Part of that feedback was an abundance of requests for a second London experience and we just couldn’t resist the challenge!
The festive season is all about shared experiences that involve joy, laughter and opportunities for togetherness, so it made perfect sense to us to create another experience where it all began for us, here in London.
Finally, if you’re not based in London or planning to visit any time soon, don’t lose heart! If you have requests for your city, we’re always keen to hear from you. Get in touch and, in the meantime, remember we have dozens of other experiences all over the world.
What’s Different About Race Across The World: The Experience in London’s West End?
As the name suggests, Race Across The World: The Experience in London’s West End explores another key area of Central London.
The Experience involves new puzzles, checkpoints, “work” tasks, characters, venues and more. You don’t need to have taken part in either of the first two Race Across The World Experiences to play, but for those of you who have already crossed those finish lines, you’ll recognise key game mechanics.
However, for a limited time only, this experience will take on a new, wintery glow as we transform the race into a festive sprint across the capital. This is Race Across The World: The Experience Christmas Edition, and it’s going to be epic!
Frosty fingers will soon feel forgotten as you set off underneath West London’s glittering Christmas lights in hot pursuit of first place on the leaderboard. Glad tidings will coincide with stopwatch timings and poor in-game budget management will land you in even more trouble than being on Santa’s naughty list.
Unwrap clues and physical puzzles that lead you to your final destination and a chance to sign your team’s name in the guest book, which, rumour has it, may just be read by The Man in Red himself…
Who is the West End London Race Across The World Experience For?
This race, like all the others, is for everyone, including groups of friends, families, couples, organisations, colleagues, neighbours and everyone in between.
Tickets must be purchased by over 18s. It’s also accessibility-friendly and can accommodate teams of 2-8 players.
If you wish to play as a bigger group, you need to split into multiple teams and play head to head.
If you’re looking for a corporate package with an end venue, reach out to us at [email protected].
All you need to play the experience is a mobile phone with internet access and WhatsApp installed, a minimum of 2 players and the experience lasts around 3 hours.
Find out more here.
Be the First to Play Race Across The World: The Experience in West End London
Ready to take on Race Across The World: The Experience Christmas Edition? Sign up to our waitlist!
In the meantime, if you’re ready to take on the original Race in London, book your tickets now from Fever, or directly from our website for Manchester.
Check out our FAQs for answers to any questions you may have or feel free to contact us. See you on the leaderboard!
- Choose your team: Teams can be made up of 2 to 8 players.
- Pick your day: The Christmas Special experience will be available in November 2025, with multiple time slots available daily.
Book your tickets: Ticket prices vary depending on the time of day you wish to play.
We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
Race Across The World (c) Studio Lambert Ltd, 2025. Licensed by All3Media International Ltd.
