St Katharine Docks - Tower of London
St Katharine Docks - Tower of London
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
1.5 Hours
1.5 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Find the Missing Gem and Break the Pirate's Curse!
Centuries ago, Queen Matilda possessed a precious and powerful gem. To keep it safe, she hid it, but after her death, its location was forgotten. Many years later, the gem was discovered among the loot of the notorious pirate, Blackbeard. Fearing its mysterious powers, the Mayor of London had Blackbeard's crew executed and the gem hidden once again. But before their death, the pirates warned that anyone who tried to find the gem would be cursed.
Treasure Hunt Through St Katharine Docks and the Tower of London
Ahoy there, matey! Are you ready to embark on a self-guided treasure hunt through the treacherous St Katharine Docks and the infamous Tower of London? As you explore, you'll learn about the characters who were imprisoned in this feared fortress, sneak past the looming Traitor's Gate, and wander the vibrant dock area that used to handle luxury goods.
All while searching for the precious gem…
The Mayor of London needs your help to unearth the all-powerful gem with a fascinating history! Follow Blackbeard's treasure map and dig up the gem, but beware of the cursed pirates who may haunt you along the way. Good luck, treasure hunter!
The Details
- A self-guided treasure hunt walking Trail around St Katharine Docks and The Tower.
- Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
- 1.5-mile 'loop' Trail (takes 1.5 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 St Katharine Docks & the Tower Treasure Trail starts at:
Tower Hill
St Katharine's & Wapping
London
London
EC3N 4DR
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 set off on your awesome adventure to explore London, there are a few things you need to know...
Unfortunately, the route is not marked as friendly for wheelchair users due to some steps along the route; however, those with light pushchairs should find this manageable. Some stretches of the Trail are also across cobbled surfaces, so please make sure you wear appropriate footwear, as these parts can be uneven and become slippery when it has been raining.
This Trail takes you through a very busy city centre, so we would not recommend bringing your four-legged friends along.
Some areas along the route of this Trail close at 6.30pm, so we recommend leaving plenty of time to complete the Trail.
Some clues along the route of this Trail are set in the riverfront area around the Tower of London, which is open every day except for between 24-26 December and 01 January. Click here to see the latest opening hours. You will not have to pay to enter anywhere to solve the clues.
The start and end locations of this Trail are located close to Tower Hill tube station.
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 ahead of travel.
There are public toilets available at the docks (Clues 08-09) and at Tower Hill (Clue 15). The route passes several pubs and a few cafes along the way. Trinity Square Gardens, near the end of the Trail, makes a great picnic spot if the weather is nice!
Looking for more things to do in London? Make a day of it and try one of our other London Trails.
