The Hunt for the Cheshire Cat - a real-world game by HiddenCity

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The Hunt for the Cheshire Cat The Hunt for the Cheshire Cat

AN IMMERSIVE GAME ACROSS LONDON

A treasure hunt-style
experience across London,
guided by your phone

THE EXPERIENCE

The Cheshire Cat is in London, and he wants you to find him. Solve his clues on an adventure into the strange, surreal and absurd - and uncover a dark conspiracy at the heart of Wonderland…

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CAPTURE YOUR AUTUMN ADVENTURE TO WIN CASH PRIZES

  • Go in search of the Cheshire Cat this Autumn – find golden leaves in the parks, fires glowing in cosy pubs, and warming drinks along your journey.

  • You could win £300 for capturing a photo or video of the best autumn spirit, £100 for best costume… or if you are lucky you could win £100 simply by completing your game.

  • Share your entry on socials by 31 October, tag @inthehiddencity and use hashtag #AutumnAdventures.

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Rain stops play? Your plans change? Fear not, your tickets are flexible.

Play guarantee - get a full refund if you cancel, for any reason

Free date changes - as many times as you need

Add players - you can buy tickets for more players later

What you get


From £19.00 per player, you get:

A 3-4 hour immersive experience across central London

Interactive text messages and phone calls, for every ticketed player, with characters from Alice in Wonderland

A prize for every ticketed player in successful teams, as well as your place on the leaderboard

Hands-on physical puzzles for your team to solve

A story that changes with the decisions you make

Interactions with people you meet, in the real world

Optional breaks in pubs and cafes, where you can pick up refreshments

Reviews

A wonderfully imaginative interpretation of Carroll's much loved story ★★★★ Culture Whisper

Bound to have you grinning ear-to-ear Time Out London

Discover a wonderland within your own city The Arbuturian

An immersive experience like no other Absolutely London

PLAN YOUR EXPERIENCE

Play at your convenience, with fully flexible tickets.

When can I play?

The game runs every day, including bank holidays. Start playing between 12pm and 6pm Mon-Fri, 11am and 6pm on Saturdays, and 12pm and 3pm on Sundays.

How long is the game?

3-4 hours across 3 miles, including optional breaks of up to 90 mins

Who can play?

Players of all ages are welcome. Under-10s go free. Under-18s can play if there is an adult in the team, and you complete the game by 7:30pm, due to licensing restrictions - so start your game by 3:30pm to give yourself plenty of time. This game is dog-friendly including indoor locations - one break venue may refer you to a specific area 🐾.

Start your game at:The Coal Hole pub, 91-92 Strand, London, WC2R 0DW

How it works

Decipher clues, communicate with characters, solve physical puzzles, and make choices that affect your path in the story…

Watch how to play

  • Gather your friends into teams of 2-6 people.
  • Go to the start location and text "Begin".
  • Solve challenges, uncover hidden locations, and interact with people you meet and the world around you...

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