St James’s
Palace surroundings, monuments and the streets that set the stage for royal ceremony.
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
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Age guidance
- 12+ with an adult
- Price
- £20 per team · up to 5 players
What you’ll discover
- Six outdoor puzzle stages across royal London
- Palace details, monuments and processional architecture
- Optional augmented-reality glimpses into the past
The story
Palace walls keep their secrets well. But the city outside them is full of clues. Compare monuments, follow unexpected sightlines and piece together the surviving traces of royal history. From grand ceremonies to overlooked details, this is London seen with a detective’s eye.
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
Processional architecture and unexpected sightlines offer a fresh way to read the city.
Westminster
Centuries of royal history sit side by side. Look for the small details behind the grand façades.
An introduction to the area, not the order of your puzzle stops.
START YOUR ADVENTURE AT
Directions Waterloo Place / Duke of York Steps
Getting to the start
Plan your journey to Piccadilly Circus or Charing Cross, then walk to Waterloo Place. Meet at street level near the Duke of York Steps.
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 15 minutes to walk back to Waterloo Place 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: Public pavements and road crossings. Some puzzles require precise sightlines and reaching spatial checkpoints. Contact us before booking if you have access requirements.
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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- Walking distance
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- Starting point
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- Walking distance
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- Starting point
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- Walking distance
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- Starting point
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