A Forbidden Fayre, London
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Highlights
- Some of London's most beautiful and historic shopping arcades
- Surprising, eccentric and sometimes sinister parks
- A sustainable food and drinks hall full of delicious treats inside a deconsecrated Georgian revival church
- Discover Mayfair better than a local - we show them new sights!
- Clues sent to your phones with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- Piccadilly Circus to Shepherd's Market
Description
Discover stunning arcades, grand old buildings and the best London market you've never heard of in this riddling trail around Mayfair. Best known as the most expensive square on the Monopoly board, this area is full to the brim with strange quirks and iconic pieces of London history from across the centuries. Which Victorian dandy used to have his boots washed with champagne? Which psychedelic rocker once lived next to the house of a world famous baroque-r? Which American president married his cousin? The answers to all this and more await your team in the Forbidden Fayre.
Along the way expect to see: the Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington Arcade, Savile Row, Mercato Mayfair, Brown Hart Gardens, Shepherd's Market, plus puzzles, pubs and plenty of surprises. Mayfair is a London gem hiding in plain sight, delve beneath its surface with this tour and prepare to be amazed by its many treasures!
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.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 any time between 9am-5pm (Mon-Sat) and 10.45am-5pm (Sun)
2 - 2.5 hours across 4.5 km / 2.8 miles
Start Location
Piccadilly Circus, London
End Location
Shepherd Market, Mayfair.
Communication Methods
Photo credits for this trail to Chris Basilio.
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Kachow!
Such a great afternoon! The trail was so well organised and executed and was a fab way of spending a different sort of …

The Thames Terrors
We had an absolutely brilliant day. Everything was very well organised, messages sent via WhatsApp were great and the r…

Lemon Teapot
Had an amazing time seeing some new parts of London I never would have otherwise discovered. Some beautiful hidden gems…

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Athletes
We loved this experience! A great way to explore London and see sights we would otherwise have passed by. Would highly …

Haven’t Got a Clue
A really great day out - well organised, brilliant way to spend a Sunday in the sun walking around London

Detour Divas
So much fun!

2 Wise Bods
Thoroughly enjoyable day from start to finish. Totally recommend for a great day out. Plenty of opportunity to stop for…

Phats and Small
Brilliant afternoon seeing places in London that we have never seen before - really well organised - would love to do i…

Team Stephanie
Great trail and fun to play against friends! Discovered some hidden gems in London that we will definitely fo back to. …

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Great concept. We love the series and embraced the whole adventure. Saw parts of london never visited before. Hope it c…

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It was brilliant - age range in our party was 10 to 67 years old and was something for everyone! Great way to explore …

The Wilson boys
Great experience. Went with my son who loves the show and it did not disappoint. Was like a very innovative scavenger h…

Slam
Great day and great fun. Look forward to trying another version!

Bud Crew
What a fun day out in London. Saw parts we would not have know to visit. Good day out by all. Looking forward to anothe…

FamilyFeast32
I am so glad I stumbled across this experience online, whilst trying to ‘find things to do in London’ for my partners b…

The Travellers
The Travellers had Great fun! Hints were very good. Historical facts were interesting and seemed ng places for the firs…

The Awesome Foursome
I had a fantastic time with family and best friend. We enjoyed figuring out the clues and visiting parts of London we d…
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