Historical London: the Gunpowder Plot
3.83 (12 ratings)



Embark on a city adventure that takes you back to London in 1605, when five men were brewing a plan to stop Catholic suffering in England once and for all. Discover what happened on the fateful night of 5th of November, which is now celebrated as Guy Fawkes Day, by stepping into their shoes.
Take a walk through an iconic area of London, where you will see sights that have made London renowned, like Trafalgar Square, with your journey culminating near the world-famous Palace of Westminster.
- Please be cautious of traffic
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Game ends in another place than it starts
- Cross the street carefully
Places you will visit
12
It will take you
105-135 mins
You will walk
3940 steps
Total distance
3 km
Highlights
Discover two buildings that managed to remain standing after the Great Fire of London destroyed the city in 1666
Find out which place was considered a haven for the Roman Catholics of that time
Learn about how the Gunpowder plot was discovered and how it ended up failing
Storyline
The spymaster for King James has sent you to uncover the plot of Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators – he fears they are trying to do something dastardly to disrupt the government of England. It's your job to investigate and separate rumour from fact. You are to first meet with an operative who will give you your first lead.
Game route
Loading...
Starting point Prince Henry's Room
21 Fleet St, Temple, London EC4Y 1AA, UKFinish point Jewel Tower
Abingdon St, London SW1P 3JX, UKRatings and Reviews
3.83
12 ratings
5 Stars
42%
4 Stars
25%
3 Stars
17%
2 Stars
8%
1 Star
8%
Reviews
Sort by:
What does a
game look like?
Discover new places
As you walk and tour around the city, you will visit new cool places.
Solve puzzles, crack riddles
You will test your wits and exploring abilities with fun challenges.
Learn fun history
Each place comes with its own bit of history that you'll discover as you walk.
Role-play
Put yourself in the shoes of a famous fictional character and play out their story.