St James’s
Palace surroundings, monuments and the streets that set the stage for royal ceremony.
FOLLOW THE SIGNS OF THE CROWN
Royal London
Westminster & St James’s· Outdoor puzzle adventure
2.5–3 hoursTime to explore
About 2.5–3.25 milesDepending on your route
7 stagesClues along the way
1–4 teamsSolo, together or competing
Your city. Your story.
Behind the ceremony, another London is waiting. Read the skyline, decode the details and follow seven signs of the Crown through the city.
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.
MAKE IT YOUR DAY
Who will you explore with?
Bring colleagues together for a corporate event, make memories with friends and family, or follow your own curiosity on a solo adventure.
A few things to look forward to
- Seven outdoor puzzle stages across royal London
- Palace details, monuments and processional architecture
- Optional augmented-reality glimpses into the past
- Explore solo, solve together, or race your friends and colleagues
THE ADVENTURE STARTS HERE
A place to begin.
A finish to discover.
Here’s your patch of London. Explore the neighbourhood outline or switch to the street map to plan your arrival. The clues, route and final location stay a surprise.
Starting point Approximate game area
The outline shows the broad neighbourhoods you’ll explore, not an exact boundary or puzzle route. Street view loads OpenStreetMap tiles.
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. Return walks are being checked before launch. Our target is 10 minutes and our maximum approved estimate is 15 minutes, depending on pace and crossings.
Good to know before you go
THE CHALLENGEModerate
AGE GUIDANCE12+ with an adult
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 use precise sightlines and spatial checkpoints; their accessibility still needs an on-location review.
Your questions, answered
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