Seasonal & Cultural Events Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 03 July 2026
Every week brings its own seasonal flavour, and this one is no different. Spot a pub, café, or shop chalkboard advertising a Wimbledon-themed special (it must literally say “Wimbledon”), Find a shop display of strawberries and cream that explicitly references Wimbledon or tennis (signage or bunting counts), and more capture the mood of the moment. Here are 29 scavenger hunt tasks rooted in what is happening across the UK right now.
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. Spot a pub, café, or shop chalkboard advertising a Wimbledon-themed special (it must literally say “Wimbledon”).
* Wimbledon is dominating UK sport and hospitality this week, prompting themed menus and promos in public-facing venues.
2. Find a shop display of strawberries and cream that explicitly references Wimbledon or tennis (signage or bunting counts).
* Wimbledon week drives classic seasonal food tie-ins, especially strawberries and cream promotions in UK retail.
3. Photograph a tennis racket (or tennis balls) on display in a UK shop window or sports retailer this week.
* With Wimbledon in full swing, tennis kit becomes unusually prominent in high-street displays and sports aisles.
4. Capture a moment of ‘Wimbledon whites’: find a mannequin or outfit display that’s mostly white and clearly styled as tenniswear.
* Wimbledon’s iconic all-white look is being discussed and mirrored in fashion and retail styling this week.
5. Locate a TV in a public place (pub/café/gym/shop) showing Wimbledon coverage and record a 5-second clip of the on-screen Wimbledon graphics.
* Live Wimbledon viewing in public venues spikes during the tournament, making broadcast graphics easy to spot this week.
6. Find a newspaper or magazine front page in a shop that mentions “Wimbledon” and photograph just the word on the cover.
* Wimbledon headlines are prominent in print media this week, visible at supermarket tills and newsagents.
7. Spot a rainbow-themed window display that clearly says “Pride” (not just rainbow colours) in a high street shop.
* London Pride is this weekend, and Pride messaging is appearing widely in UK retail and public-facing displays this week.
8. Find a Pride-branded product label in a shop (e.g., a limited-edition design with “Pride” on the packaging) and photograph the label.
* Brands and retailers roll out Pride-themed packaging and limited designs in the run-up to Pride in London this week.
9. Track down a Pride event listing board (in a café, community venue, library, or theatre foyer) that includes “Pride in London” by name.
* Venues are actively promoting Pride in London weekend plans and listings this week.
10. Photograph a TfL-style travel notice or station poster that mentions Pride-related travel advice or the Pride weekend.
* Major central London events like Pride trigger travel messaging and public notices that are visible on the transport network this week.
11. Spot a rainbow flag being displayed outside a business (flag on a pole, in a window, or on a sign) and photograph it with the business frontage.
* Pride weekend prompts many businesses to visibly show support with flags and storefront displays this week.
12. Find an in-store Pride ‘moment’ at The Ordinary (look for Pride signage inside the shop) and photograph the display.
* The Ordinary is running specific Pride in-store activations this week, making branded Pride displays physically discoverable.
13. Locate a Pride-themed playlist or soundtrack promotion in a shop or venue (a poster, QR code, or screen) that mentions “Roaring With Pride”.
* A named Pride in London soundtrack is being promoted this week, and venues may surface it via posters/QRs/screens.
14. Find a Pride wristband, lanyard, or badge being sold at a till-point and photograph it (no need to buy).
* With Pride in London happening this weekend, small Pride accessories become especially visible at tills and gift stands this week.
15. Spot a car, van, or shop sign featuring a chequered flag pattern and photograph it.
* British Grand Prix week boosts F1-themed visuals and motorsport motifs like chequered flags in public spaces and promotions.
16. Find a supermarket or convenience store end-cap promoting ‘race day’ snacks with wording that references “Grand Prix” or “Silverstone”.
* The British Grand Prix weekend drives themed retail promotions and watch-party food displays this week.
17. Photograph a magazine rack where the word “F1” is visible on a cover.
* British Grand Prix coverage pushes F1 onto mainstream magazine and newspaper covers this week.
18. Seek out a LEGO display in a toy shop that references Formula 1 (look for “F1” on the box or display card) and photograph it.
* LEGO’s F1 tie-in is in the news during the British GP, making LEGO F1 branding especially topical and likely surfaced in-store this week.
19. Find a pub or café advertising live F1 viewing for the British Grand Prix and photograph the wording “British Grand Prix”.
* British GP weekend prompts venues to advertise live screenings, which becomes visible in chalkboards and window notices this week.
20. Locate a riverfront sign, poster, or visitor notice that mentions “Henley Royal Regatta” and photograph it.
* Henley Royal Regatta is underway this week, producing event signage and local visitor messaging around riverside areas.
21. Spot someone wearing a straw boater (or a clearly boater-style hat) and photograph the hat only (no faces).
* Henley Royal Regatta’s traditional spectator style is being highlighted this week, making boater hats a timely, recognisable sight.
22. Find a local travel notice advising visitors to use buses or avoid driving to an event, and photograph the part that mentions “Henley Royal Regatta”.
* This week’s Henley Royal Regatta has prompted specific public travel guidance for visitors, including bus messaging.
23. Photograph a rowing-related item in a shop or club noticeboard (oar, rowing poster, ‘rowing club’ sign, or regatta schedule).
* Henley Royal Regatta week boosts rowing visibility through club comms, noticeboards, and local displays.
24. Try a limited-time ‘summer berries’ drink or dessert from a café chain and photograph the receipt line showing the item name (no card details).
* Early July seasonal menus align with Wimbledon-week flavours (berries/cream) and are widely pushed as time-limited specials.
25. Spot a “Watch Wimbledon here” sign in a venue and photograph the sign (not the people).
* Wimbledon viewing drives temporary venue signage this week, especially in pubs and cafés.
26. Find a clothing rail or mannequin labelled “occasion wear” featuring a black dress and photograph the label plus the black outfit.
* Wimbledon’s fashion conversation this week has spotlighted standout outfits, prompting people to browse ‘occasion’ looks in stores.
27. Locate a Pride route/map graphic displayed publicly (window, venue foyer, or information board) and photograph the map section.
* Pride in London publishes a parade route and timings, and map graphics are often reproduced in public-facing places this week.
28. Spot a rainbow-themed manicure/nail display in a salon window or beauty shop and photograph the display card.
* Pride weekend boosts rainbow beauty looks and salon/beauty retail displays that are visible on the high street this week.
29. Find a public noticeboard (library/community centre/café) listing Pride-related events happening on Saturday 4 July and photograph the date line.
* London Pride takes place on 4 July 2026, and local listings commonly highlight the specific Saturday date this week.
How to Play
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