Riverscape and Royal Wharf
Riverscape and Royal Wharf
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
2 Hours
2 miles
Accessible
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
Rumours, Royal Docks and a Right Rusty Riddle!
Ahoy there, treasure hunters! A mysterious map has surfaced near Royal Wharf, reigniting whispers of a long-lost hoard from a vanished vessel. No wreckage, no crew, no cargo - just legends of one perfect hiding place so secret, it was wiped clean from every chart. Until now...
Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Around Riverscape, Royal Wharf & Thames Barrier Park
Get ready to embark on a thrilling self-guided adventure through Royal Wharf, Riverscape and the riverside parks beyond. Along the way, you'll uncover curious clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features and local landmarks - each one drawing you closer to the truth behind the tale.
But this is no ordinary treasure hunt... You'll need to think like a sailor, solve riddles like a rogue, and dodge red herrings left by those who'd rather the hoard stayed hidden. Can YOU chart a course through the mystery and discover what really happened on the docks?
It's time to cast off, crew - your treasure awaits!
The Details
- A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around Riverscape and Royal Wharf, London
- Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
- 2-mile 'loop' Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
- Solve the quest and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Riverscape and Royal Wharf Treasure Trail starts:
Lyle Park
Bradfield Road
Silvertown
London
E16 2AX
England
Mini Explorer Club
Mini Explorer Club
We have three super duper themed Clubs for your child to enjoy as part of their Treasure Trail experience.
Perfect for 4-8 year olds, the concept behind the Clubs is that your child will get a bundle of goodies to excite
them about their forthcoming Trail experience, something to keep them entertained whilst travelling to and from
the Trail, and something to be given on completion of the Trail as a keepsake.
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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Before You Embark on Your Rusty Riddle Quest...
Easy to Navigate - This riverside route is fully accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs, sticking to well-maintained paths and flat pavements throughout. With gentle gradients and clear signage, this Trail is perfect for fledgling explorers and seasoned seadogs alike!
Bring Your Furry First Mates - Four-legged friends are welcome aboard! The Trail passes through green spaces like Lyle Park, Royal Wharf Gardens, and Thames Barrier Park – ideal for a leg-stretch or tail wag. Just keep them on a lead and check local signs as you go.
Getting There - To reach the start point at Lyle Park, you have two ways of arriving via public transport. You could use the DLR to West Silvertown station (E16 2AT - ///flank.logs.future). Or embrace your inner pirate and sail in by River Bus to Royal Wharf Pier (E16 2SX - ///class.this.debit). There’s even a treasure-worthy view as you arrive!
Need the Loo? - Facilities are available at:
- Thames Barrier Park café – open during park hours, with toilets inside.
- The Windjammer – Customers only but perfect for a mid-adventure pit stop.
Other Pit Stop Places - There are other cafés and shops along Royal Crest Avenue near the end of your adventure.
Heads Up - Thames Barrier Park (mid-quest) closes at dusk, so plan your voyage accordingly to avoid getting marooned!
Want to Make a Day of It?
Explore the Royal Docks - Discover the area’s industrial past, from the dock workers of Lyle Park to the sunken splendour of Thames Barrier Park’s Green Dock - once a dry dockyard, now reborn as a lush green trench.
Hop on the River Bus - Arrive or depart in style via the Royal Wharf Pier and soak in riverside views from the Thames itself - just the thing for adventurers with sea legs!
Sail into the Skyline - Marvel at London’s futuristic riverside living as you meander past sleek apartments, sunken gardens, public art and the colossal silver domes of the Thames Barrier itself - the second-largest moveable flood barrier in the world! There is a Thames Barrier Visitor Centre but you'll need to cross the river to get there.
