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Canonbury Scavenger Hunt: Downtown Canonbury Caper

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Embark on a Canonbury scavenger hunt adventure! Explore Islington Borough Treasure and London Hidden Gem spots. Solve riddles, complete missions, and enjoy challenges on this self-guided walking tour. Perfect for teamwork and sightseeing in the city center.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Canonbury. This top rated Canonbury Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.61 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Downtown Canonbury Caper

Discover Canonbury's charm with it's Georgian architecture and New River Walk. On this hunt, visit George Orwell's spot and the V1 Flying Bomb site, solving puzzles along the way. Ideal for locals seeking fun or visitors wanting a unique Upper Street Stroll.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

George Orwell

Trace George Orwell's steps in North London's Nook, an iconic spot for hidden gems and history buffs. Photo challenges await—legend says a nearby lamp post inspired Animal Farm.

V1 Flying Bomb

Discover the V1 Flying Bomb marker in Canonbury's Quiet Quarter, a nod to WWII history. Engage with local trivia as you solve riddles and capture moments for your team.

Cut Bench Mark

Spot the Cut Bench Mark in London's Village Escape, beloved by scavenger veterans. Surveyors once toasted their work here with tea—a landmark true explorers notice.

Samuel Phelps

Celebrate theatre at Islington's Gem by locating Phelps’s plaque. Did you know rival actors left roses on his doorstep? Join the hunt with stage magic.

First World War Islington 1914-1918

Pause at this historic site, part of Canonbury Charm. Each Armistice Day, names are read aloud here. Let history inspire your next trivia challenge—teamwork adds meaning.

George Leybourne

Visit Leybourne's plaque in N1's Secret Streets, where comedy once thrived. Locals say impromptu singalongs still echo here. Ready for a puzzle with fizz?

Louis NacNeice

At MacNeice's former doorway, find inspiration for riddles and photo challenges. His ghostly wit guides your hunt—rumor has it he composes couplets on foggy evenings.

How the Canonbury Scavenger Hunt works

Simply grab your phone and free time to start! Use our app to solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and explore Canonbury. Earn points as you compete on the leaderboard while discovering hidden gems in this mobile-first adventure.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Downtown Canonbury Caper

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 27B Canonbury Square, London N1 2AL, UK

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 2.59 KM (1.61 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Downtown Canonbury Caper

Canonbury Scavenger Hunt is perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, or weekend dates. Customize your experience with unique challenges that foster team bonding. Enjoy a memorable outing in North London's creative arts scene!

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Earn The Canonbury Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love some friendly competition? On your Canonbury Scavenger Hunt, tackle interactive photo and trivia challenges at spots like Samuel Phelps' location. Work together to solve riddles and aim to top the leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2483
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Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2380
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2130

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Reviews for Canonbury Scavenger Hunt: Downtown Canonbury Caper

5 star reviews

Canonbury's walking tour was amazing. The mix of history and fun at places like the George Leybourne spot kept us entertained throughout!

Charlotte Mason

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This outdoor activity in Downtown was engaging. Learning about First World War Islington 1914-1918 while exploring made it educational too!

Lucas Miranda

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A fantastic way to see all of Canonbury's hidden gems. Solving riddles at Samuel Phelps and Louis NacNeice made my day unforgettable.

Sophia Clarkson

5 star reviews

Our date in Canonbury was perfect with this scavenger hunt. We bonded over challenges at Cut Bench Mark and enjoyed every minute of it.

Ethan Bennett

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I loved our Canonbury adventure! Exploring spots like the V1 Flying Bomb and George Orwell was thrilling. This Downtown hunt is a must-do.

Olivia Harrison

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For visitors, this Canonbury adventure revealed hidden gems like First World War Islington 1914-1918 sites. A delightful tourist activity!

Sophie Parker

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Downtown never felt more exciting! Exploring George Orwell's favorite spots through riddles was both educational and adventurous for my family.

Lucas Knight

5 star reviews

Canonbury's historic vibe is charming. Our date brought us to places like Louis MacNeice's plaque, making it a special adventure in Downtown.

Chloe Morris

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As an outing, this scavenger hunt in Canonbury made our day memorable. We loved the challenges at Cut Bench Mark and learning about Samuel Phelps.

Ethan Foster

5 star reviews

Exploring Canonbury was a blast! The hunt took us by the V1 Flying Bomb and George Leybourne's spot. A great way to see Downtown with family.

Alice Bennett

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A delightful way to explore Canonbury! From Louis NacNeice to George Leybourne, every clue led us deeper into the city's vibrant history.

Mason Green

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Canonbury's hidden gems were unveiled during our hunt. Seeing Samuel Phelps' markers and admiring art made it a memorable walking tour.

Sophia Brown

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Our family loved the Canonbury Scavenger Hunt. The kids enjoyed finding spots like V1 Flying Bomb and learning about local history.

Oliver Evans

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What a great date idea! We strolled through Downtown, tackling challenges and bonding over riddles. Canonbury truly is the heart of adventure.

Emily Jones

5 star reviews

Exploring Canonbury on this scavenger hunt was a blast! We had fun solving puzzles and seeing places like George Orwell's haunts. A must-do in the area.

Liam Hart

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The scavenger hunt app by ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Canonbury so easy We discovered hidden gems, tackled riddles, and enjoyed every moment around downtown.

Emily Clark

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Our family had a great time on this walking tour of Canonbury The kids loved learning about historical sites like First World War Islington 1914-1918 while we solved puzzles together.

David Brown

5 star reviews

Taking part in the Downtown Scavenger Hunt was one of the best things to do The clues led us to amazing sites like Samuel Phelps and Cut Bench Mark.

Cathy Williams

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A perfect date activity in Canonbury The scavenger hunt took us to cool places like Louis NacNeice, mixing fun challenges with romantic spots.

Ben Smith

5 star reviews

Exploring Canonbury on the Scavenger Hunt was a blast. We loved discovering historic spots like George Orwell's and seeing unique landmarks in the heart of downtown.

Alice Johnson

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