Charles Dickens' London: The Writer's Journey
What to expect
🕰️ Follow the life and legacy of Charles Dickens as you journey through Victorian London.
Highlights
🤔 Solve puzzles and follow clues as you explore Dickens’s dramatic journey from poverty to literary fame.
📍 Visit the gritty alleys and elegant courts that shaped his stories.
📱 Flexible and self-guided—play anytime with just your smartphone.
🤩 Perfect for literature lovers—blend history and creativity on this unique journey.
Description
Charles Dickens rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest storytellers in history.
Now, you can stroll through Clerkenwell, Holborn, and beyond, tracing the blend of hardship and brilliance that defined his world.
Will this journey spark your own creativity?
📜 Storyline
You’re a writer in modern-day London, searching for inspiration.
One night, you spot a figure in a black coat and top hat—could it be Dickens himself?
Compelled to follow, you’ll uncover the secrets of Dickens’s life and the places that influenced his most beloved works.
Important information
⚬ This adventure is entirely self-guided via the app.
⚬ No on-site staff or actors; enjoy the game with just your smartphone.
⚠️ Children under 9 may find the puzzles challenging but are welcome to join.
🇬🇧 Available in English.
Address
48-49 Doughty St, Holborn, London WC1N 2LX, UK
Starting Point
Charles Dickens Museum
Cancellation policy
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Reviews
JamieAug 30, 2024 • Verified customer
we found it a little longer than it said! great content though
donAug 16, 2024 • Verified customer
Great fun, informative, quirky and atmospheric, a must for Dickens fans. This took me to some hidden gems of secret London I would not have found otherwise!
Claire DoyleJul 19, 2024 • Verified customer
Really interesting, enjoyable history, accessible clues. A fun way to spend a morning!