Team of Treasure Hunters with Wanda the Witch at the British Museum

Trick or Treat: The Halloween Treasure Hunt at the British Museum

November 10, 2015

This spooky treasure hunt began with a Halloween story…….. The teams of Treasure Hunters were met by Wanda the Witch and Tabitha in the Great Court at the British Museum and were given a story to read.   Then they had to fill in the missing words, which related to objects within the museum collection.… More Trick or Treat: The Halloween Treasure Hunt at the British Museum

Meeting point for Treasure Hunts in London

Rule, Britannia: A Royal Treasure Hunt

November 7, 2015

In September the Queen became the longest ever reigning monarch in British history, passing the record set by her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. To mark the occasion Treasure Hunts in London organised a treasure hunt from Buckingham Palace, home of the Queen, to Kensington Palace, birthplace of Queen Victoria. Previous holders of the title longest reigning monarch Edward… More Rule, Britannia: A Royal Treasure Hunt

Park Life – A Green Treasure Hunt in Vauxhall

August 24, 2015

 Treasure Hunts in London organised a treasure hunt exploring parks around Vauxhall. The adventure started at Oval underground station. Players gathered at the station to collect their clue packs. They reviewed the questions before setting off to explore the parks. All the clues were given as haikus. It was a very hot day and one team found a… More Park Life – A Green Treasure Hunt in Vauxhall

windmill mural, photo by Juliamaud

Street Art

August 20, 2015

Graffiti While graffiti was seen as a problem in some areas in the 1980’s,  in Brixton it was seen as a way to brighten the area. Consequently, the council began commissioning street art. Brixton has a lot of street art, which the London Mural Preservation Society is now charged with maintaining. Some art is by… More Street Art

As we await the outcome of the General Election…….

May 7, 2015

Treasure Hunts in London organised a special politically themed treasure hunt to coincide with the General Election. Teams gathered outside the Central hall on Bank Holiday Monday to collect their clue packs from Maggie Carta. During the hunt they met with the leader of the Private Ear Party. Teams completed photo challenges, scavenger assignments and… More As we await the outcome of the General Election…….