London Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 26 July 2026
London never stands still, and this week is packed with things to spot, snap, and explore. Visit an Aldi store in London and collect a free ice cream from the special giveaway promotion, Snap a photo of the promotional poster for the 'Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition' near the entrance at the O2 Arena, 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. Visit an Aldi store in London and collect a free ice cream from the special giveaway promotion.
* Aldi is giving away thousands of free ice creams in London next week (this week).
2. Snap a photo of the promotional poster for the 'Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition' near the entrance at the O2 Arena.
* Rarely seen Titanic artefacts are on display in a new London exhibition this summer.
3. Track down a Banksy graffiti piece in Shoreditch and photograph it with today's newspaper to prove the date.
* A new Banksy London map has been released showing where to see all his pieces.
4. Visit Leadenhall Market this weekend and browse the expanded stalls at the Weekend Market.
* Expanded Weekend Markets return to Leadenhall with their largest ever programme.
5. Find the Okuda San Miguel public art installation in London and capture its colourful geometric design.
* Okuda San Miguel's Ancestral Futurism immersive public art is on display in London.
6. Visit the London street that was transformed into a community art gallery and photograph one of the artworks.
* A Guardian article highlighted how a London street was filled with art, bringing neighbours together.
7. Attend a free event at a participating gallery during London Gallery Weekend and collect a gallery map.
* London Gallery Weekend returns with 120+ galleries and more than 80 free events across the city.
8. Book a £1 child ticket for a West End show through the Kids Week scheme and photograph the confirmation.
* Official London Theatre’s Kids Week offers £1 child tickets with a full-paying adult throughout August.
9. Find a West End theatre box office displaying tickets from £12 and take a photo of the offer board.
* Some West End shows are available from £12, proving London theatre doesn't have to be expensive.
10. Visit a newly opened London restaurant from July 2026 (e.g., the Water House Project team's new venue) and taste a signature dish.
* New restaurant openings in London this July include venues from the Water House Project team.
11. Visit the public art installation that turns graffiti tags into stories about homelessness and read one of the stories displayed.
* A new public art installation in London transforms graffiti tags into real stories of homelessness.
12. Visit one of the 22+ food pop-ups taking over London this weekend and snap a photo of the pop-up menu.
* The Handbook highlights this weekend’s unmissable food event and 22 more pop-ups across London.
13. Photograph a poster for a children's theatre show currently playing in London, such as 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea'.
* The Telegraph lists the best children’s theatre shows in London to book now.
14. Take a photo of a West End theatre marquee featuring a celebrity star currently performing (e.g., Sarah Snook or David Tennant).
* Ticketmaster UK lists all the big names currently playing on the West End stage.
15. Watch the skateboarders at the South Bank Undercroft and capture a trick on video.
* The South Bank Undercroft is an iconic London skateboarding spot, especially busy in summer.
16. Wander through Camden Market and find a vintage stall selling something from the 1960s.
* Time Out's guide to London markets highlights Camden Market as a must-visit.
17. Visit a rooftop bar with a view of the London skyline, such as the Sky Garden, and order a summery drink.
* Summer rooftop bars are a staple of London's warm weather activities.
18. Find the entry details for the West End LIVE competition at a participating theatre and enter before Sunday midnight.
* Official London Theatre is running a competition to win tickets to West End shows, entries close this Sunday.
19. Sample a seasonal fruit from a stall at Borough Market and photograph the produce.
* Borough Market is a classic London food market, with summer fruits in abundance.
20. Visit the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts and photograph the grand entrance.
* The Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition is a highlight of the London art calendar, running through August.
21. Find a free outdoor film screening at Canary Wharf's Canada Square Park and capture a photo of the screen setup.
* Free Things To Do In London This Week includes outdoor cinema events.
22. Follow the Banksy walking tour map from Londonist and photograph at least three different Banksy pieces in the city.
* Londonist mapped every Banksy piece in London, offering a perfect self-guided tour.
23. Cool off in the fountains at Trafalgar Square and film the splashing water.
* Trafalgar Square fountains are a popular free activity on a hot London summer day.
24. Take a dip at the Serpentine Lido in Hyde Park and photograph the lake.
* Open water swimming at the Serpentine is a classic summer London activity.
25. Join a free walking tour of the City of London and photograph a historic alleyway.
* Free walking tours are listed among the cheap things to do in London this week.
26. Visit the 'Dior: Designer of Dreams' exhibition at the V&A before it closes this weekend (if still open) and photograph the entrance.
* Time Out reports that four excellent London exhibitions close this weekend, including this one.
27. Take a photo of a busker performing at Covent Garden piazza and drop a coin in their hat.
* Covent Garden buskers are a quintessential London experience, especially in summer.
28. Find the newly installed community art mural on a street in south London and add your own chalk drawing nearby.
* The Guardian covered how a London street got filled with art and brought neighbours together.
29. Browse the vintage clothing stalls at Portobello Road Market and photograph a unique outfit.
* Portobello Road Market is a famous London market, especially for antiques and vintage.
30. Visit the 'Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Rooms' at Tate Modern (if still on) and take a selfie in the reflection.
* The Tate Modern's Kusama exhibition is a perennial London art attraction.
How to Play
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