St James’s Park
Begin beside the park, where royal ceremony, residence and public space meet.
Look closer at royal London and Westminster. Read the details on monuments, compare archive photographs with Trafalgar Square’s statues and discover the people and stories behind familiar sights.
- Duration
- 90–120 min
- Walking distance
- About 3 miles
- Starting point
- St James’s Park Station
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Age guidance
- 10+ with an adult
- Price
- £20 per team · up to 5 players
What you’ll discover
- Overlooked details in royal monuments and Westminster’s memorials
- The people and stories behind the figures carved in stone and bronze
- Find the statue that disappeared from Trafalgar Square
- Follow an illustrated street route to a riverside monument
The story
London’s landmarks tell us who a city chooses to remember—and how its image changes over time. This walk takes you from royal ceremony to public life and wartime remembrance. Across five challenges, use inscriptions, historic photographs and sculpted scenes to work out what you’re seeing, then uncover the history behind it.
THE ADVENTURE STARTS HERE
A place to begin.
A finish to discover.
Here’s your patch of London, with the main streets, public spaces, landmarks and nearby transport to help you get your bearings. The clues, route and final location stay a surprise.
Starting point Landmark Station Approximate game area
A spoiler-free guide to the area around your adventure. The puzzle route and finish stay hidden; use the directions below for navigation.
Whitehall
A neighbourhood of ceremony, public service and wartime memory. Slow down and read the details.
Westminster
Explore the civic heart of the city, where monuments give different voices a place in its history.
An introduction to the area, not the order of your puzzle stops.
START YOUR ADVENTURE AT
Directions St James’s Park Station
Getting to the start
Plan your journey to St James’s Park Station. Meet your team beside the park before opening the first clue.
Check your travel service before setting out. Leave time to meet your team and get ready.
A short walk back is part of the plan. Allow about 20 minutes to walk back to St James’s Park Station after the final puzzle. Pace and crossings affect the time.
Good to know before you go
WHAT TO BRINGCharged phone, data & comfortable shoes
WHERE YOU’LL PLAYOutdoors, on public streets
LANGUAGEEnglish
GROUP SIZE1–4 teams · up to 5 players each
WHEN TO PLAYNo reserved time slot. Plan for daylight.
WHAT’S INCLUDEDOutdoor puzzles, stories, maps & hints
Bring weather-appropriate clothing. Travel, refreshments and entry to attractions are not included; no attraction entry is needed to solve the puzzles.
Access: An outdoor route along The Mall and public pavements, with road crossings and potentially busy areas. Mobile data and precise location are required.
MAKE IT YOUR DAY
Who will you explore with?
Follow your own curiosity, share discoveries with family and friends, or turn the walk into a friendly competition with colleagues. There’s a story to uncover together.
Your questions, answered
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- Duration
- 75–105 min
- Walking distance
- About 1.75 miles
- Starting point
- Millennium Bridge / Tate Modern
£20 per team · up to 5 players
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02Westminster & St James’s
Royal London
Uncover royal history in the streets of St James’s and Westminster. Follow six puzzle stages through monuments, symbols and unexpected views.
- Duration
- 2.5–3 hours
- Walking distance
- About 2.5–3.25 miles
- Starting point
- Waterloo Place / Duke of York Steps
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The Whitechapel Files
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- Duration
- 2.5–3 hours
- Walking distance
- About 3–4 miles
- Starting point
- Aldgate East / Whitechapel Gallery
£20 per team · up to 5 players
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