London Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 03 July 2026

From the South Bank to Shoreditch, London is serving up plenty of scavenger hunt material this week. Think Capture a photo of the London Pride flag flying over City Hall or another landmark, Spot a person wearing a Wimbledon-branded hat or carrying a tennis racket near Southfields station or Wimbledon Village, and more. Here are 30 tasks to tackle on your next wander through the city.

Each task is tied to a real story, trend, or cultural moment from this week. Grab your phone, head outside, and see how many you can tick off.

This Week's Tasks

1. Capture a photo of the London Pride flag flying over City Hall or another landmark.

* London Pride parade and celebrations are taking place this weekend, with many landmarks flying the rainbow flag.

2. Spot a person wearing a Wimbledon-branded hat or carrying a tennis racket near Southfields station or Wimbledon Village.

* The Wimbledon Championships are in full swing from late June to mid-July, drawing crowds to SW19.

3. Find the pop-up 'Climate Conversation Corner' installation on the South Bank and photograph its message board.

* London Climate Action Week includes public engagement installations along the South Bank and other public spaces.

4. Visit the free 'Climate Art' exhibition at the Hoxton Gallery and snap a piece that catches your eye.

* The Londonist free things list for this week highlights a temporary climate-themed gallery in Hoxton.

5. Photograph a red double-decker bus displaying the 'London Climate Action Week' logo in its side panel.

* Buses and tube stations are carrying adverts for Climate Action Week events across the capital.

6. Seek out the temporary wildflower meadow at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and identify one bee species visible.

* A free event this week includes a guided walk through a newly planted pollinator meadow on the Olympic Park.

7. Find a street sign in Shoreditch that has been temporarily decorated with a knitted rainbow scarf.

* Local community yarn-bombing for Pride month has extended into July, with Shoreditch as a hotspot.

8. Capture a selfie with the giant inflatable globe sculpture on the lawn at Somerset House.

* Climate Action Week features a free art installation called 'The Breathing Earth' at Somerset House until Sunday.

9. Taste a free sample of 'Climate Neutral' craft beer at the London Craft Beer Festival pop-up in King's Cross.

* The London Craft Beer Festival includes a dedicated section for breweries with net-zero pledges, part of Climate Week tie-in.

10. Spot a poster for the 'Summer of Love' exhibition at the V&A Museum in South Kensington.

* The V&A's summer blockbuster on 1960s counterculture is drawing crowds and has visible tube station marketing.

11. Find a chalkboard outside a café in Borough Market advertising a 'Pride Rainbow Bagel' special.

* Many market stalls are offering Pride-themed specials this weekend in celebration of the parade.

12. Photograph the queue for the free open-air cinema screening at Canary Wharf's Canada Square Park.

* Free outdoor film screenings run daily this week at Canary Wharf as part of 'Summer Screens' series.

13. Locate the 'Climate Actions' sticker on a lamppost near the Gherkin and note what action it suggests.

* Climate Action Week activists have placed guerrilla stickers around the Square Mile encouraging small daily actions.

14. Visit the free exhibition 'Future Food' at the Design Museum and take a photo of the lab-grown burger display.

* The Design Museum's free entry gallery is running a summer show on sustainable eating, running until September.

15. Hunt for a blue plaque dedicated to a female scientist in Bloomsbury and document its location.

* English Heritage has added several new blue plaques recently; a free walking trail is promoted this week.

16. Spot a group of people playing cricket on the grass at Hackney Marshes this weekend.

* Community cricket matches are part of the 'London Summer of Sport' series, with free spectating this Saturday.

17. Find the temporary 'Green Wall' installation outside the Tate Modern's Blavatnik Building and count how many plant species are labelled.

* Tate Modern's courtyard has a living wall tied to Climate Action Week, with free viewing.

18. Capture a video of a busker on Carnaby Street performing a country music song (or wearing a cowboy hat).

* The 'Country Music Week' pop-up in Soho is happening now, with cowboy-themed performances and buskers in the area.

19. Photograph a 'Pride Picnic' sign in Regent's Park, near the bandstand.

* Official Pride weekend picnic events are taking place in several Royal Parks, with signage visible.

20. Find a shop window in Covent Garden selling a 'Climate Clock' (a countdown to net-zero) as a gadget.

* A local store has a window display of climate-themed products, promoted during Climate Action Week.

21. Step inside the free 'Pride: Then and Now' exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands and note the oldest photograph.

* A temporary free exhibition on the history of Pride in London is open until end of July.

22. Observe the 'Climate Action Week' flag flying on the roof of City Hall (visible from Tower Bridge).

* City Hall is flying a special flag for the duration of Climate Action Week.

23. Taste a 'Rainbow Slice' pizza from a vendor on the South Bank market and rate the flavour.

* Pizza vendors are offering Pride-themed menu items this weekend to celebrate the parade.

24. Snap a photo of a group of cyclists wearing Pride flags while riding along the Thames Path.

* The 'Pride Ride' cycle event took place this morning, with many participants still riding around central London.

25. Find a poster advertising the 'World Naked Bike Ride' (usually in June but some riders still visible with signs).

* Although the main ride was in June, related bike-to-work promotions continue this week in London.

26. Visit the 'Climate Solutions' information stand at the entrance to Hyde Park and collect a free plantable seed card.

* Climate Action Week has an information marquee at Hyde Park offering free eco giveaways.

27. Photograph a canal boat on Regent's Canal decorated with Pride bunting.

* Many narrowboats are participating in a 'Pride on the Water' event, cruising the canal system.

28. Spot a temporary 'Open Garden' sign at a community garden in Hackney and note the opening hours.

* The 'London Open Gardens' weekend includes several community gardens free to visit this Saturday and Sunday.

29. Find a 'Wimbledon Queue' (the famous queue for tickets) outside the All England Club and take a photo of the queue's end sign.

* The Wimbledon Championships are underway, and the daily queue for ground passes is a famous London sight.

30. Capture a picture of a bus shelter advert for the 'Meridian Water' new development promoting its net-zero credentials.

* Climate Action Week has spurred property developers to advertise eco-features; Meridian Water ads are prominent on buses.

How to Play

These tasks are designed for BucketRace, the UK's favourite scavenger hunt platform. You can play solo or in teams, and each task is meant to be completed in the real world. Snap a photo as proof, share it with your group, and see who can complete the most.

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