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London’s Surrey Quays: Dockside Discovery and Parkland Puzzles

created by NeilLondon born and bred, a professional hiker, urban explorer, foodie and Quizzard
52 reviews

€28,00 per group (1-5 people)

Play anytime within the next 3 months

Step back in time on a fascinating story-driven journey through this picturesque area. This gamified walk explores Surrey Quays’ rich nautical history in a fun and family-friendly way. Learn about the groundbreaking transformation into a blissfully tranquil modern-day neighbourhood, while enjoying the scenery of London’s largest remaining dock and the natural beauty of its woodland! As you solve themed location-specific riddles throughout the experience, you’ll unlock recommendations of the local hot spots shared by the walk’s creator, Neil.

This playful walk across London’s dockside area sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Surrey Quays or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.

We know you’ll love our experiences, but if this is your first, rest assured - you can solve up to three riddles and still get a full refund, or in case of the Wonder Walks - all subscription plans come with one week free trial. See our T&Cs here.

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14 riddles.
2 – 3 hours. 4 km.

Start at Surrey Quays Overground Station
End your adventure at Stave Hill, Rotherhithe

Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:
The beautiful Greenland Dock.
Riverside views of iconic Canary Wharf.
The oasis that is Russia Dock Woodland.
Family favourite Surrey Docks Farm.
A hidden gem with the best view of the London skyline!

Play 7 days a week, during daylight hours.

 

You’ll receive an email with a link to your game. The link to the game is valid up to 3 months after the purchase. By tapping the play button your game magically opens in your phone’s browser. No downloads. Super easy.

If it rains, take a break and wait for some sunshine, you can continue where you left off, or share the email with your teammates in case you run out of battery.

We recommend playing in a team of 1-5 people.

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52 reviews for London’s Surrey Quays: Dockside Discovery and Parkland Puzzles

  1. The Penny has Droppe –

    Great

  2. The northern monkeys –

    It was so much fun – I’ve lived in london for 20 years but had never been to any of those places!

  3. KayJay –

    Great aalk

  4. team c –

    no comment

  5. Power Rangers –

    Tranquil, urban walk, through a picturesque woodland in the heart of London.

  6. Banana mi –

    We now love Rotherhithe and are moving here

  7. Harf –

    A fun and informative way to explore the local area

  8. Lucy Exploring –

    Really interesting walk, just the right level of clues to keep me on the path and interesting stories along the way

  9. Kowadunga –

    We had a great time, and it was really interesting to learn more about the area too

  10. Jill Cuningham –

    Pleasant, nautical walk through lesser spotted London.

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All our trails are created by locals. Buy the one that intrigues you the most. After the purchase, you’ll receive a link to your game via email.

2. Ready, set, go!

Go to the game’s starting location indicated in the email (play anytime up to 3 months from the purchase). Tap the Play button and the game will magically open in your phone's browser!

3. Find secrets

With each riddle solved, new cryptic directions will take you from one hidden gem to the next. You’ll unlock local stories and recommendations on your way too!

4. Win!

Play for the fastest time and get listed on our leaderboard. Or, take your time and share your best adventure photo using #secretcitytrails. Both might lead to a free game!

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Designation | Improvement of digital skills and brand positioning (Reforço das ferramentas digitais e posicionamento da marca)
Project ID| LISBOA-02-0853-FEDER-041111
Specific Goal |  Reinforcing the competitiveness of SMEs
Intervention Area | Lisbon
Beneficiary Entity | COSMIKPANTHER LDA

Approval Date| 26-02-2019
Starting Date| 12-01-2018
Ending Date| 30-11-2020
Total Eligible Cost | 52.153,13 EUR
Financial Support from the European Union| FEDER – 20.861,25 EUR

Expected/Obtained Objectives, Activities and Results: Secret City Trails is gamifying city experiences through cryptic and playful discovery games. In that context, the main aim of the project is to improve the digital skills and to strength the positioning and design of the brand (Secret City Trails) for the international market.
The planned investments include: 1. the creation of a mobile application; 2. the structuring and implementation of brand positioning and communication strategy for target markets; 3. the trademark registration in Portugal/EU, Singapore and USA; 4. the hiring of highly qualified technical staff.

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