Secrets of the Squares, London
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Highlights
- A entertaining, puzzle-filled deep dive beneath the surface of Soho and Covent Garden
- The city's musical history, from Mozart to punk rock and beyond, brought to life by a captivating game
- Discover central London 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 central SoHo
Description
A puzzle-filled exploration of the architecture, music and strange secrets that helped make Soho and Covent Garden the iconic areas they are today. Take in the legendary sights and little-known gems of Trafalgar Square, Leceister Square, Seven Dials, Soho Square Gardens, Neal's Yard and more, all while solving escape game-style clues in the city streets and unlocking fascinating facts. Which punk rockers shared a favoured pub with Mozart, centuries apart? What English culinary staple was invented in Covent Garden? Where did London's plague-ridden used to pray? The squares hold many secrets, these are just the tip of the iceberg.
Along the way, expect to see: Waterloo Place, the National Gallery, the studio where Bohemian Rhapsody and Ziggy Stardust were recorded, the birthplace of London's early 20th century cinema scene, a 17th century hotspot for bare-knuckled boxing, plus puzzles, pubs (including one Dickens used to frequent), and plenty of surprises! This trail is perfect for music enthusiasts, those who love the scenic unknown and anyone looking for a great day out discovering new things in two of London's most beautiful districts.
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
There are no start time restrictions, start whenever!
2.5 - 3.5 hours across 4.5 km / 2.8 miles
Start Location
Piccadilly Circus, London
End Location
The Centre of Soho
Communication Methods
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Reviews
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KLP
So much fun. A heads up way to view some of the more interesting parts of London. Have already recommended it to others.
Roberts
Brilliant day out! So many hidden places to find.
Quilimo
Amazing trip! Some funny wordings for some questions, but it was an amazing idea nonetheless! Had a great time :)
WILL&BEX
Great day out with lovely pub and market stops along the way!
D&H
Had a wonderful time and really enjoyed it, like how it showed some hidden gems of the city, really got to know London …
The Flooks
We had a great time on the Sheffield murder mystery trail today. Highly recommend!
mr frog fanclub
lovely trail to hidden mews. really nice
Rayanne and Hiba
This experience was truly a joy. It’s a day I’ll never forget. So much fun with your friends or family. Definitely woul…
Nikkis Birthday Treasure Hunt
2nd time we've done this. Thoroughly enjoyed it even though it took nearly 5 hours and it was rainy haha. We will defin…
The Hoisonators
This was an excellent activity and it left us ready to do another one - we look forward to the others becoming availabl…
The Foresters
Fantastic trail.Great way to see parts of the city and was extremely enjoyable.
Em and Stu
We were a little hesitant going into this, what to expect, but we didn't need to be. It's a great way to explore, see t…
LIL BIG FIREHEAD
Very fun idea to do for a fun day out, definitely recommend
Narliws
We loved it! Had the best time seeing the historical parts of London!
Melktert
Absolutely fun! We struggled with clue 11 as there was scafollding build around
Team Toad
Even though we've been to Birmingham hundreds of times before, doing this scavenger hunt helped us discover more about …
Bruxelles
Fantastic fun. A perfect blend of puzzles and sightseeing.
All the D’s
A great day in the city with the family. Solving clues whilst exploring new parts of London and being reunited with old.
watto
A great day out showing us places we’d never have found on our own.
Big 6 0
We had great fun exploring the streets of East London eclectic street art statues and eateries. Celebrating my mileston…
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