Tumble down the rabbit hole into a world of nonsense, riddles, and contradiction with HiddenCity’s new Alice in Wonderland-themed adventure. The Cheshire Cat has escaped Wonderland and it’s your job to chase the cheeky bastard across the capital, following clues that the flighty feline sends to your mobile.
Your team of explorers will start out at the National Portrait Gallery and follow a trail through Central London, solving clues and deciding who to trust. Wonderland-themed touches, like a pocket watch that guides you along the way, add to the atmosphere though they were a bit too few and far between to really create an immersive experience. The trail itself winds through tourist London, making this a great introduction to the city for newcomers but long-time Londoners may find themselves underwhelmed (for us, it was right around the time we arrived at the second Waterstones).
The clues are challenging and cleverly done, and solving them is definitely the highlight of the experience. We’re competitive types, so we agonised over every decision, desperate to taste the sweet, sweet victory of hitting the top of the leaderboard (we ended up coming in 5th overall #humblebrag). Just as sweet though, were the drinks waiting for us at the end of the trail, in a fantastic location that definitely made us feel like we’d gone through the looking glass.
Think you have what it takes to find the Cheshire Cat? Then break out your patent-leather shoes and apron, and head out on this curious adventure into the absurd
[maxbutton id=”65″] Until Sat 5th May 2018National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, London, WC2H 0HE
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