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
Autumn/Winter: Start any time between 9am-2:30pm (Mon-Sat) and 10.45am-2.10pm (Sun) Spring/Summer: Start any time between 9am-6pm (Mon-Sat) and 10.45am-4.10pm (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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Taking the Chris
Great fun
Ripped Jackers
Fun trial with creative clues, took us all around and about and even had a stop for lunch
Looneytunes
It really was the best day! So easy to follow and really interesting facts. Saw parts of London that are not part of a …
Kungaloosh
Another fab day out threading through the lesser known streets and alleyways of London, unlocking secrets and discoveri…
Girls on Fire
Fantastic way of getting to know event your own city! It gives you so much satisfaction getting the answer right. Looki…
Not Ruff
We had such an amazing day finding hidden spots all over Melbourne! We took our time and walked lots but it was so wort…
The Spice Girls
So much fun and learned so much about my city!
Karimy & Jan
Very nice, we had a great time . Very clever hints
Kungaloosh
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The Stepneys
Great fun, a nice relaxing way to explore parts of London you would never have known existed! Great to know you had th…
Davagu
It was fun date day and a great way to really appreciate the things in Sydney!
Wifey for lifeys
Had a great day saw some things we always walk pass but never notice! Doggo loved the hunt too!
CelebSuett
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Shaz 60
We all loved our day and exploring the bits of the city that we never knew about. The weather was kind to us, the sites…
Ryan's Birthday!
A great walk with some tough riddles.
Royle Fish
This was a great adventure and a great way to explore the city and find out lots about it, and places we didn’t know ex…
D&C
Great fun to investigate some slightly off the beaten path bits of London.
The Banshees of Ballina
Great walk around London’s hidden secrets
Pearly Queens
Great fun and time spent being active. Would definitely do more of these.
The Wandering Bootyz
Amazing! Cryptic clues that kept us on our toes the whole time. Great group activity that gives everyone an opportunity…
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