Mysterious Mews, London
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Highlights
- Solve puzzles spread across the cobbled streets of Kensington
- Grand palaces and picturesque streets
- Discover the startling history of the area, from Cold War secrets to Victorian delights
- Pub/cafe recommendations along the way - indulge & refresh
- Clues sent to your phones, with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- A cross between an outdoor escape room, a treasure/scavenger hunt and a walking tour
- Kensington High St to South Kensington
Description
Weave through sheltered cobblestone mews and hidden gardens in this escape game-style tour of Kensington, solving riddles and clues and discovering the surprising and sometimes sinister history of this underappreciated London area. Shops that aren't shops, headless lampposts, Cold War dead drops. Plenty of mysteries and marvels await!
Expect to see: The V & A Museum, the London Oratory, Imperial College, the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gardens and Japan House. All this plus puzzles, challenges, rest-stops at great pubs/cafes and plenty of surprises. This trail is perfect for friends, families and colleagues looking to discover a side of London that is simultaneously quaint and grandiose. History, art and architecture collide in the mysterious mews!
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, although we do recommend some daylight!
1.5 - 2.5 hrs across 5.0 km / 3.1 miles
Start Location
High Street Kensington Tube Station, Kensington High Street, London
End Location
South Kensington Tube Station
Communication Methods
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Reviews
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James’ Angels
We had a great time as a group of four doing the route. All four of us have lived in London in different areas, but doi…

Pip & Kate
We had a great day out. Loved the puzzles and got to see parts of London i didn’t know existed!

Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies
We had such a fantastic time on the Race Across the World Experience. From the moment it began, we felt like we were o…

Hell Nah Bros
It was good, not too difficult. Great idea for a family day out!

The Kays
Amazing would 10/10 do it again amazing to do I loved it ! 😻

CHICKENS
A really good few hours - showed us parts of Nottingham we never knew existed!

The Times
Awesome day out - saw a side I had not seen in London

Paul McCartney
Done quite a few of these now- with work and also got my family involved now- such great fun!

JS United
Excellent activity! Great questions and a way to see part of the city we never knew existed!!! Thank you 🤩

LouMo
We had a great day out in Glasgow. Learning and having fun as we went. It was a great way to see the city especially as…

Wellers & Boyd
Good fun, informative and a good family day out. Shout out to staff at viaduct tavern who took the time to show us the …

The Daring Duo
Enjoyed the adventure - well thought out. There were times we circled round but then found the correct way.

Mayfair Girls
Great walk, clues and history lesson

Woody & Ange
Great day out, this is the first time we have done an escape room. Throughly enjoyed it. Thank you for a wonderful expe…

Dreamteam
Sehr gute längere Tour die die Umgebung um Bekannte Sehenswürdigkeiten erkundet

JT’s Team
Great fun

E.U.
We loved this experience! It was challenging without being too difficult. The only downside is that you have to pass th…

Hutch
Absolutely loved taking part 'Secrets of the Squares' - our second CityDays tour and we're about to book one in Bristol…

Sherlocked doors
Had a lot of fun with our city days adventure! always fun to learn new things and solve the clues.

Mr J & The Pepperoni
Had a wonderful time exploring Brighton and cracking clues as we went!
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