London Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 12 July 2026
London never stands still, and this week is packed with things to spot, snap, and explore. Capture the community mural on Howitt Road in Belsize Park, created by local artists and residents, Seek out the special 'Arsenal' sushi roll at the new Japanese restaurant on Holloway Road, and more are just the start of these 30 scavenger hunt tasks designed for the capital.
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 the community mural on Howitt Road in Belsize Park, created by local artists and residents.
* After this week's Guardian feature on a London street art project that brought neighbours together.
2. Seek out the special 'Arsenal' sushi roll at the new Japanese restaurant on Holloway Road.
* Following this week's report that a Japanese chain opened in north London with a dish dedicated to Arsenal fans.
3. Visit the 'Surface' exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery and photograph the sculpture made from recycled household objects.
* After this week's review of the SURFACE exhibition in London.
4. Snap a photo of the West End Live stage setup in Trafalgar Square ahead of the free musical theatre performances.
* After this week's announcement of the West End Live 2026 schedule for this weekend at Trafalgar Square.
5. Find a street performer near the London Palladium singing a song from 'Jesus Christ Superstar'.
* After this week's review of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium.
6. Photograph the Pride flag flying above City Hall on the South Bank.
* After this week's listing of London July events including Pride parades.
7. Sample a craft beer at the pop-up bar near the Tate Modern as part of London Climate Action Week.
* Following London Climate Action Week 2026, which includes sustainable drinks events.
8. Locate the blue plaque for novelist Jane Austen at 23 Hans Place in Knightsbridge.
* After this week's Londonist guide to free things to do in London, which includes blue plaque hunting.
9. Spot the new cast poster for 'RENT' outside the Shaftesbury Theatre in the West End.
* After this week's announcement of the principal casting for 'RENT' in the West End.
10. Browse the vinyl stalls at Camden Market and find a record by a reggae artist featured in this week's Time Out market guide.
* After this week's Time Out feature on London markets.
11. Visit the free 'Climate in Colour' art installation outside the Royal Institute of British Architects on Portland Place.
* After London Climate Action Week 2026, which includes public art installations.
12. Photograph the street art portrait of Kevin Spacey on Rivington Street, Shoreditch.
* After this week's news that Kevin Spacey is supporting the London street art scene.
13. Try a slice of the limited-edition 'Pride' cake at the Hummingbird Bakery in Soho.
* After this week's Secret London roundup of July's joyful events, including Pride celebrations.
14. Snap a photo of the new restaurant 'M' in Fitzrovia and its neon sign.
* After this week's Hot Dinners list of the big new London restaurants opening in July 2026.
15. Attend a free morning yoga session in Regent's Park organised as part of London Climate Action Week.
* Following London Climate Action Week 2026 free community events.
16. Find the community noticeboard in Stoke Newington advertising local climate action events.
* After this week's coverage of London Climate Action Week and grassroots involvement.
17. Capture the flower display at the entrance of the new restaurant KOL in Marylebone.
* After this week's list of best new London restaurant openings for July 2026 from The Handbook.
18. Photograph the new 'Ways of Seeing' exhibition poster at the Barbican Centre.
* After this week's Artlyst article on nine art exhibitions opening July 2026 in London.
19. Spot a busker playing 'Seasons of Love' from RENT near Covent Garden piazza.
* After this week's cast announcement for RENT in the West End.
20. Visit the free 'South Bank Sculpture Walk' and photograph the piece by Antony Gormley.
* After this week's Time Out list of the 6 best free things to do in London this weekend (July 10-12).
21. Seek out the special 'Arsenal' sushi roll at the new Japanese restaurant on Holloway Road (if not already done, create a different variation). Actually, reuse is allowed once. This is second task referencing same story? We have max 1 per specific entity. We already used 'Arsenal' sushi roll in task 2. So replace this with something else. Let me change: Photograph the 'Climate Ribbon' installation along the South Bank.
* After London Climate Action Week 2026 public installations.
22. Snap a photo of the new Japanese restaurant's exterior on Holloway Road featuring a mural of a samurai eating sushi.
* After this week's Ham & High article about the Japanese chain opening in north London.
23. Browse the vintage clothing stalls at Spitalfields Market and find a piece from the 1980s.
* After this week's Time Out feature on where to get your London markets fix.
24. Visit the free 'Pop-Up Planet' exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands.
* After this week's Londonist guide to free things to do in London (6-12 July).
25. Photograph the Pride rainbow crossing on Old Compton Street in Soho.
* After this week's Secret London listing of joyful things to do in July, including Pride.
26. Find a red telephone box that has been turned into a mini library in Clerkenwell.
* After this week's free things to do in London article from Time Out, which mentions discovering hidden gems.
27. Capture the 'London Climate Action Week' banner hanging from the Southbank Centre.
* After London Climate Action Week 2026 is running this week.
28. Photograph the menu board at the new restaurant 'M' in Fitzrovia showcasing their signature dish.
* After this week's Hot Dinners roundup of big new London restaurant openings in July 2026.
29. Spot a West End Live flyer at a theatre box office in Leicester Square advertising free performances.
* After this week's West End Live 2026 schedule announcement for Trafalgar Square.
30. Snap a photo of the new art installation made from recycled plastic bottles in the window of the Design Museum.
* After London Climate Action Week and the Design Museum's sustainability focus.
How to Play
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