Scholars & Spires, Oxford
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Highlights
- Secrets from across the centuries
- Historic buildings with tales to tell
- Clues sent to your phones with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- Bonn Square to Carfax Tower
Description
Uncover the buried secrets of Oxford's long and complicated past with this riddle-filled exploration of its highlights and hidden corners. From tunnels underground to gruesome executions to an inspiration for Tolkien's dark lord himself, this game uses the city streets to take you on a tour through time.
Along the way expect to see: the Town Hall, Carfax Tower, Merton College, a district defined by an 11th century immigration wave, St Edmund Hall, Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera and a house of astronomical importance. All this plus riddles, challenges, great pubs and cafes and plenty of surprises. A cryptic deep dive into the strange unknown, this trail is ideal for those fascinated by ancient mysteries and untold pasts. Delve deeper into the true Oxford.
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 at anytime, we recommend some daylight!
2.5-3.5 hours on average across 3.2 km / 2.0 miles
Start Location
Bonn Square
End Location
Carfax Tower
Communication Methods
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Reviews
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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…

Team Ube
Coming from someone who has not watched the shows and was essentially roped into doing this by friends, I thought that …

The Golden Concorde
This was excellent fun. A really fun and interesting night out.

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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. …

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

Leannes lovelies
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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