London Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 09 August 2026
The capital has been busy this week. Track down the new Banksy statue in central London and photograph one close-up detail that proves it’s three-dimensional (not a mural), Visit the Banksy ‘Limitless Reframed’ exhibition and capture a photo of the closing-date messaging (or ‘last chance’ signage) on-site, and more feature among 31 London-specific scavenger hunt challenges. Grab your Oyster card and get hunting.
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. Track down the new Banksy statue in central London and photograph one close-up detail that proves it’s three-dimensional (not a mural).
* After this week’s coverage of a newly appeared Banksy monument in central London, confirmed by the artist online.
2. Visit the Banksy ‘Limitless Reframed’ exhibition and capture a photo of the closing-date messaging (or ‘last chance’ signage) on-site.
* Following this week’s reminder that the Banksy ‘Limitless Reframed’ show (150,000+ visitors) is closing at the end of August.
3. Seek out a street where multiple artworks appear along the same stretch and photograph the widest shot you can to show the ‘gallery street’ effect.
* After this week’s Guardian story about a London street being filled with art and bringing neighbours together.
4. Find an East London ‘Covid’ themed street-art piece and photograph the artist tag (Ben Eine or Dotmasters) if it’s visible.
* Following this week’s roundup of ‘Covid’ street art pieces by Ben Eine and Dotmasters in East London.
5. Go to Leadenhall Market during the expanded weekend programme and photograph a stall sign that clearly shows it’s part of the special ‘Weekend Markets’ lineup.
* After this week’s announcement that Leadenhall’s Expanded Weekend Markets have returned with their largest ever programme.
6. At Leadenhall Market, buy (or sample) one item from a weekend stall and keep the receipt; photograph the stall name on the receipt or packaging.
* Tied to this week’s Expanded Weekend Markets programme drawing more stalls into Leadenhall.
7. Visit a well-known London market (e.g., Borough, Camden, Brick Lane or Portobello) and photograph a chalkboard sign advertising a ‘market special’ available today only.
* Following this week’s Time Out guide on where to get your London markets fix—highlighting the city’s market culture right now.
8. At Borough Market, locate a trader offering a tasting sample and photograph the ‘samples’ sign or sampling setup (no faces).
* Inspired by this week’s London market coverage and the ongoing spotlight on London’s best market spots.
9. Find a ‘Best of Londonist’ pick in the wild: visit one Londonist-recommended spot and photograph a recognisable exterior detail (sign, façade, or entrance).
* After this week’s ‘Best Of Londonist’ roundup spotlighting what to do and see around London right now.
10. Go to a museum or gallery listed in a ‘London exhibitions to see’ guide and photograph the exhibition title wall (the big text at the entrance).
* Following this week’s multiple London exhibition roundups pointing Londoners towards what’s on right now.
11. Visit Thaddaeus Ropac and photograph the exhibition title ‘The Sky in the Cave’ on the signage (or the gallery’s window vinyl).
* After this week’s coverage of Oliver Beer’s ‘The Sky in the Cave’ at Thaddaeus Ropac in London.
12. Find a gallery or museum ‘late opening’ notice (late night / after-hours entry) and photograph the day and closing time.
* Tied to this week’s critics’ guides and listings pushing London’s art and cultural events happening right now.
13. Go to Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and photograph the ‘Cats’ show branding on the venue boards (outside the entrance).
* After this week’s review spotlighting ‘Cats’ at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre as a current London theatre talking point.
14. In the West End, photograph a theatre’s ‘Today’s Performances’ board showing showtimes for the same production (matinee + evening).
* Following this week’s West End listings and ‘what to see’ guides that highlight how busy the theatre calendar is right now.
15. Locate a ‘Kids Week’ promotion display at a West End theatre box office (or Official London Theatre partner signage) and photograph the words ‘Kids Week’.
* After this week’s coverage of Official London Theatre’s Kids Week encouraging family theatre trips in London.
16. Find a ‘Best-reviewed West End shows’ quote on a theatre’s exterior boards and photograph the star rating or pull-quote (no need to name the publication).
* Tied to this week’s roundup of best-reviewed West End shows right now, which theatres often mirror on their boards.
17. Spot a West End theatre advertising a ‘long runner’ and photograph the board showing how many years it’s been running.
* Following this week’s discussion of West End long runners and what’s still packing houses.
18. Track down a West End show featuring a famous actor (as highlighted in current ‘celebs on stage’ guides) and photograph the actor’s name on the theatre frontage.
* After this week’s guides to celebrities on stage in the West End, which are driving ticket buzz and visible theatre branding.
19. Visit Covent Garden or Leicester Square and find a street performer; record 10 seconds of applause at the end of a song (no faces).
* Linked to this week’s ‘things to do in London’ guides that foreground central London’s live street culture as part of a weekend itinerary.
20. Go to the South Bank and photograph one ‘What’s On’ board outside a cultural venue showing at least three different events happening this week.
* After this week’s London ‘what’s on’ guides encouraging packed diaries and multi-event weekends in the city.
21. Find a ‘free this week’ London activity and photograph the sign that confirms free entry (or ‘free admission’) at the venue entrance.
* Following this week’s ‘free things to do in London’ roundups pushing budget-friendly activities across the city.
22. In a Tube station, locate a cultural poster or panel promoting a London exhibition and photograph the venue name and dates.
* Tied to this week’s heavy push of London exhibitions and events, which commonly appear on TfL poster sites and station panels.
23. Visit the Harry Styles ‘TOGETHER, TOGETHER’ pop-up and photograph one piece of exclusive merch showing the pop-up branding (no customers’ faces).
* After this week’s reports that a Harry Styles pop-up shop opened in London with album listening and exclusive merchandise.
24. At the Harry Styles pop-up, capture a photo of the listening area signage that mentions hearing the ‘brand new album’.
* Linked to this week’s coverage of the London pop-up where visitors can listen to the new album on-site.
25. Find a London pop-up listed in a ‘must-visit pop-ups’ guide and photograph the queue barrier, wristband, or entry sign that shows it’s temporary.
* After this week’s London pop-up roundups highlighting limited-time retail experiences around the city.
26. Locate the Third Man Records pop-up store stop in London and photograph one display that clearly includes the ‘Third Man Records’ name.
* Following this week’s NME announcement of Jack White’s Third Man Records pop-up store tour including UK dates.
27. Visit a shop featured in Time Out’s ‘50 best shops in London’ list and photograph the shopfront sign that includes the shop name.
* After this week’s Time Out feature spotlighting London’s best shops, encouraging in-person browsing around the city.
28. Dine at (or walk past) Lunette and photograph the restaurant name on the exterior (awning, window, or door).
* Following this week’s Evening Standard feature on the chef behind London’s hot new opening, Lunette.
29. Find one of the restaurants newly added to the Michelin Guide in July 2026 and photograph the Michelin sticker/plaque (or a printed mention on the door/menu board).
* After this week’s reporting on four London restaurants added to the Michelin Guide in July 2026—often displayed proudly at entrances.
30. In Soho or Fitzrovia, locate a restaurant teasing a ‘new opening’ and photograph the ‘opening soon’ window message (with the street name if possible).
* Inspired by this week’s roundups of London’s coolest new restaurant openings this summer and seasonal openings to know about.
31. Find a restaurant group rebrand or cuisine switch hinted on signage (e.g., a menu board that clearly foregrounds ‘Persian’ dishes) and photograph the key word on the board.
* Tied to this week’s Harden’s story about a London restaurant group switching from Peruvian to Persian with a latest launch—prompting visible menu language in the city.
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