London Riverside History City Game

Follow the Thames through London’s South East on a self-guided city game filled with local stories and clever clues. Starting at Rotherhithe Station, open the link sent by email in your phone’s browser and set off whenever you’re ready.

Solve location-based riddles to unlock directions to the next stop, with each answer revealing another piece of the riverside’s past. Along the way, discover stories of great engineers, Victorian politicians, Dickensian slums, and the people and places that helped make London its larder. The route pairs playful challenges with the area’s familiar sights and tucked-away corners, offering a fresh perspective on the city. You can pause the game and pick it up later, so the walk fits your own pace.

Bring a curious friend, family member, or fellow explorer, and let the clues lead you through London’s riverside history. Start the London Riverside History City Game when it suits you and see what you uncover.