Explore Bankside Differently
Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

- Follow a carefully planned self-guided route through the area
- Use real landmarks and features to crack around 18 clever clues
- Notice fascinating features you'd normally walk straight past
- Great fun for everyone from 6 to 106
- Around 1.5 hours of exploring
Around 2 miles of walking - One trail is perfect for up to 5 people
How it Works
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1. Choose how you want to explore
Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.
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2. Access it
instantlyYour App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.
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3. Explore
& solveFollow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.
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4. Submit
your answerEnter your final
answer online to
reveal the ending.
Great detectives needed!
A mystery is waiting to be solved in
Bankside
The Wobbleshaft Theatre Company is in crisis! After the opening night of their latest mystery play, the lead actor, Ivan Egoe, was found missing. Now, the show cannot go on until the mystery of his disappearance is solved. Could one of the other cast and crew members be responsible?
Detective Mystery Through Bankside
Join DCI Curt Tincall on an exciting self-guided Detective Mystery Trail through the scenic and historic area of Bankside. Starting at London Bridge station, you'll visit Borough Market, Shakespeare's Globe, The Globe Theatre, and the iconic Tate Modern and Millennium Bridge. Your journey ends at the stunning Southwark Cathedral.
As you follow the Trail route, keep an eye out for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Use your detective skills to eliminate suspects and crack the case before the show's opening night is ruined.
Can YOU solve the mystery and save the Wobbleshaft Theatre Company? The spotlight is on YOU!
Every clue brings you closer to the truth...
Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.
Trail Information
Trail Information
Trail Location
The Bankside Treasure Trail starts at:
Tooley Street exit from London Bridge Underground Station
21 Duke Street Hill
London
City of London
SE1 2SW
England
Trail Details:
- A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Bankside
- Ideal for discovering more about where you live or exploring somewhere new
- Trails are done in your own time at your own pace
- This Trail is approximately 2 miles long and takes 1.5 hours to complete
- This Trail is suitable for all ages from 6 - 106 (no children necessary!)
- One Trail booklet is enough for 4-5 people
- Circular loop Trail
- Mobile phone text service for clue answers if you get stuck, ensuring that no mystery goes unsolved
- This Trail can be sent to you in the post or downloaded today for instant Trailing fun!
More Information:
PLEASE NOTE: Borough Market that you'll encounter on the early part of the route, between Clues 03 and 04 is CLOSED on Mondays.
Mini Detective Club
Mini Detective 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?
