A Rift In Time, London
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Highlights
- Solve clues as a team as you explore Soho, Covent Garden and Mayfair
- Victorian London viewed through the lens of a Dickensian-themed detective game
- Pub/cafe recommendations along the way, with discounts
- Clues sent to your phones, with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- Activity is a mix of; outdoor escape room, treasure/scavenger hunt, walking tour
- Oxford Circus to Covent Garden
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Story
Description
Discover the secrets of Victorian London with this escape room-style game through Soho, Mayfair and Covent Garden. A ghostly stranger from another era drifts forlornly through the cobbled streets, will you help him or hurt him? You decide! Follow riddle-filled clues and shape the story with your choices.
At the same time explore the highlights and stunning hidden corners of these historic London areas. Expect to see: Carnaby St, the Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington Arcade, Trafalgar and Leicester Squares, Goodwin's Court and Covent Garden. All this plus puzzles, challenges, rest-stops at great pubs/cafes and plenty of surprises.
This riddle-filled journey is perfect for teams looking for a narrative adventure that captures the essence of Victorian London and explores the city's streets as they are today. Step back in time, journey through the present, lose yourselves in the mysteries and wonder of this great city.
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 these you will solve riddles, explore the story and make decisions that will impact the rest of the game.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.
** There is a short route overlap with our "Secrets of the Squares" route, different clues and only a very short period.
** This route is the same as "Clause & Effect" over the festive period.
Plan your day
Timings
Start any time between 9am-9pm (Mon-Sun)
2 - 2.5 hours across 5.2 km / 3.2 miles
Start Location
Oxford Circus Tube Station, Oxford Street, London
End Location
Around Covent Garden.
Communication Methods
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Gill Slabo
So much fun. Did it with my teen boys and we all had a good time
Sneaky Shepherds
We had such great fun! A good way to spend time together and the clues were hard but doable!
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Bruto & Asti
Excellent day out with the Mrs. Found a few lovely bars on route. Well worth it.
Team Action
Absolutely amazing - how have I never known of this trip before! Wasn’t too easy, got your brain working in a fun way. …
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Love it! It didn’t take us two hours, though, A lot more because we were so busy looking at everything we saw, I’ve bee…
MigsGang
Really fun outing and amazing paths to explore. Thoroughly recommend it!
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SaCa
Great tour, perfect distance and plenty of stops on the way. Lovely day out just before the Christmas break!
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