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Chasing Dickens: A Writer’s Journey Through London

You came to London to write—but the words won’t come, and the nights grow longer. Then one evening, wandering through foggy streets in search of clarity, you see him: a man in a black top hat, with an intensity in his eyes that stops you cold. He looks just like Charles Dickens. You know it can’t be, but something about him feels real… important.

In this atmospheric walking quest, you’ll follow the figure through the streets that once inspired Dickens himself. Solve puzzles, uncover literary clues, and explore hidden corners of London’s Victorian past.

Perfect for curious minds, history lovers, and creative souls, this real-world adventure blends story, movement, and memory-making. Will this journey unlock the writer within—or lead you somewhere even more unexpected?

⚡ Instantané🛡 Remboursable⏱ 1 h🧩 12 énigmes
🌐 Jouez en 🇬🇧 English
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An evening of adventure for less than two coffees

How many players?
1

Each player races on their own phone.

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Full refund until you start playing · 12 stops · 1 hrs · 3.5 km

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Lieux que tu visiteras

12

Cela vous emmènera

48-78 mins

Tu vas marcher

4600 pas

Distance totale

3.5 km

Faits saillants

  • Learn about Dickens’s extraordinary life, from child labourer to celebrated writer.

  • Explore the once brutal and crime-ridden streets of Clerkenwell and the stately legal district of Holborn where Dickens studied and worked.

  • Discover the darkened bars and inns where lawyers once jostled with scoundrels and Dickens met the colourful characters that would crowd his novels.

Bring your crew

Race to the finish.

Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.

Invite your whole crew — 2 friends or 200, split into teams.

Adventure

Your pace, no timer

Escape

Beat the clock

Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.

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La mission : Votre histoire à London

You are an aspiring writer in London. 

Since you have been here, you haven’t been able to write or sleep. You go for a walk to calm your mind and see an intense young man in a black top hat and coat. 

He resembles Charles Dickens, the famous Victorian writer who first inspired you to write. You know Dickens is long dead, but you become convinced that this man holds the key to breaking your spell of writer’s block. You decide to follow him.

À savoir avant de jouer

  • Best during the day
  • Kid friendly
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families

Conseils et recommandations

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Chaussez-vous confortablement

Vous marcherez en ville, des chaussures confortables sont essentielles pour profiter de l'expérience.

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Chargez votre téléphone

Assurez-vous que votre smartphone est chargé à au moins 60 %. La quête se fait dans l'app Questo et vous l'utiliserez tout du long.

🌤️

Vérifiez la météo

C'est une activité en plein air. Prévoyez parapluie ou crème solaire selon la météo.

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Prenez un appareil photo

Vous découvrirez des lieux photogéniques et des pépites parfaites pour immortaliser vos souvenirs.

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Restez hydraté

Prenez de l'eau, surtout en période chaude ou pour les quêtes longues.

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Jouez entre amis

Vous pouvez jouer en solo, mais les quêtes sont plus fun en famille ou entre amis. Un billet pour tout le groupe.

Évaluations et commentaires

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Critiques
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Lei

29 Jun 2026

Phil Race

04 May 2026
lovely balance of history and clues

Alban

07 Mar 2026

Pam Peacock

14 Feb 2026

TheDisenchanted

08 Dec 2025

Bats les meilleurs : Top explorateurs de London

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Créé par
Annemarie Lopez

Annemarie Lopez is a writer, cultural journalist, digital storyteller and editor based in London.

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