Explore Battersea 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 2 hours of exploring
Around 1.5 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
Battersea
Attention all detectives! A mysterious group of activists have threatened to break out the animals at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and unleash chaos upon the iconic Battersea Power Station. We need your help to save the day and stop this catastrophe from happening!
Detective Mystery Trail Through Battersea
Your self-guided detective mission begins at the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, where DCI Kat Dawgsholme has requested your assistance to solve this case. As you explore the Battersea area, keep an eye out for sneaky clues and fur-ensic evidence, hidden throughout the town.
Follow the trail through the historic Battersea Power Station, past the swanky shops and bars, and back to the animal shelter. Your keen detective skills will be put to the test as you piece together the clues and uncover the mastermind behind this plot.
Can YOU solve the mystery and prevent the chaos from unfolding?
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 Battersea Power Station Treasure Trail starts at:
the entrance to Battersea Power Station Underground
Battersea Park Road
London
SW11 8AL
England
Trail Details:
- A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Battersea Power Station.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 – 106!
- 1.5-mile ‘loop’ Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for INSTANT FUN (or receive your copy in the post)!
More Information:
Before you set off on your awesome adventure to explore Battersea Power Station, there are a few things you need to know...
The route is friendly for wheelchair users and pushchairs.
Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that it is a busy city centre, so dogs will need to be kept on leads.
This Trail starts and ends close to Battersea Power Station Underground Station on the Northern line. If needed, there’s limited parking for squad cars at Circus West Village (SW11 8EZ).
Access may be restricted to some parts of the Trail on some days due to special events or marches in central London. It's always best to check for known road closures and restrictions ahead of travel.
There are public toilets available in the Power Station and around Clues 09-10. The route passes several cafes, restaurants, and snack shops along the way.
The Trail doesn’t take you into the Battersea Power Station shopping mall. If you’d like to visit it during your investigation, it’s open from 10am to 8pm Monday to Thursday, 10am to 9pm on Friday and Saturday, and 12pm to 6pm on Sunday. Please check individual retailer pages for opening hours and information, as some may be open longer.
Looking for more things to do near Battersea Power Station? Make a day of it and unleash your inner secret agent on the Battersea Park spy mission Trail. Or, try one of the other Trails in our London collection.
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?
