The Showgirl Spy: Secrets of Wartime London

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Step into the shoes of Lacey Biggins, a spirited showgirl, as you navigate the heart of London during the turbulent days of WWII. 

For the past seven months, Lacey has been singing, dancing, and spreading cheer to the weary troops and citizens, doing everything she can to lift the spirits of those surrounded by the constant threat of bombs.

But when a mysterious espionage plot surfaces, Lacey finds herself caught in a web of intrigue that could determine the fate of London itself. Solve puzzles, follow clues through the iconic streets of the West End, and uncover the secrets that could change the course of history. 

Will you be able to help Lacey navigate this perilous mission? Time is of the essence - walk, explore, and make history together!

Availability:

  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    English, German

Highlights

  • Discover a crucial friendship that helped to win the war

  • Find out who designed the officers famous trench coat

  • Explore memorials reminding us of significant places and people

  • Learn how much damage London suffered during the Blitz

Storyline

You are Lacey Biggins, a peppy showgirl who is doing her best to bring cheer to the people of London during the dark times of WWII. 

You have spent the past 7 months singing and dancing your way across London; entertaining exhausted troops who have lost their comrades, and trying to drown out the sound of bombs for those hidden in shelters. 

But even at such a dramatic time, you never imagined that you’d become entangled in an espionage plot which could ultimately decide London’s fate!

Experience's route

Starting point Berkeley Street
111 Stratton St, London W1J 8DY, UK
Finish point The Cenotaph
Whitehall, London SW1A 2ET, UK

Places you will visit

15

It will take you

99-129 mins

You will walk

6700 steps

Total distance

5.1 km

  • Best during the day
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families
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4.63

32 ratings

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smm@riversideeurope.com

19 Aug 2023
Great tour, get a good overview of London history and it’s sites, in an interesting way, and saving you the time and effort to figure out a route. spelling mistake in the Monty answer.

Torrin

02 May 2022
When you click on the map Button make sure it takes you to the right place Otherwise A lot of fun to do with Family and Friends!!

Dora Grausz

15 Apr 2022
We had great time. Just an advice. You need to play during daylight. 🙂

ghenadie matcovschi

21 Feb 2022
great instructions

Michele Burdett

26 May 2025
great! only down side is the Burberry clue. the floor sign is gone and so is the sign above to work out the puzzle. but otherwise amazing !

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