Old Street. Burgers and mains in leather booths surrounded by custom motorcycles. Relaxed, not too loud — good for tired arrivals. Booking under Ellie King — confirm by phone.
Drift to hotels. Full day tomorrow.
The Black & White Building, Shoreditch. James has another meeting at 11:00 — wrap up promptly.
Pizza in the office from Pizza Pilgrims. Neapolitan sourdough pizzas ordered in.
Head together — Elizabeth line from Liverpool Street or Overground. About 30 minutes door to door.
Hidden medieval garden with a 200-year-old olive tree. Secret feel, beautiful in May.
You're already at the gatehouse — the free museum inside tells the full Knights Hospitaller history from crusader Jerusalem to St John Ambulance. Open Wed–Sat 9:30–5pm.
Through the heart of Clerkenwell — about 10 minutes.
Historic green space — also a Black Death burial site. Coffee and a catch-up on the benches.
Teams of 2–3 racing around the neighbourhood. Starts and ends at Exmouth Market.
Hidden community garden behind high walls near Angel. Peaceful and lovely in May.
Outstanding Lebanese on St John's Street. Complimentary soup, generous portions, exceptional value. Booked under Ellie King. Call to confirm on the day: 020 3624 5805. Joe leaves after dinner.
Booked under Ellie King, 10 people. Ref: DMN-16949924083. Drinks Party, 8:30pm. Snug requested — awaiting confirmation it fits 10.
| Item | Per person | Paid by |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | ||
| Bike Shed dinner (food + drinks) | ~£35–45 | James H entertainment |
| Wednesday total — Ocado | ~£35–45 | |
| Thursday | ||
| Travel (Oyster/contactless) | ~£5–8 | Self pay / Travel subsistence |
| Pizza lunch (in office) | ~£12–15 | James H entertainment |
| Afternoon coffee | ~£4 | Self pay / Travel subsistence |
| Dinner — Lebanon Grill | ~£15 | Self pay / Travel subsistence |
| Evening drinks | ~£10–15 | Self pay / Travel subsistence |
| Thursday total | ~£44–54 | Self pay / Travel subsistence |
Runs approximately 15:00–17:00. Teams of 2–3 solve 6 clues (plus a bonus) hidden across Clerkenwell, with photo evidence required for each. Teams return to Exmouth Market at 17:00 for scores.
Tap in and out at every station — works with any contactless card or phone. No cash needed.
Wed 13th: ~14–15°C, showers possible, breezy. Thu 14th: ~13–15°C, similar unsettled pattern. Bring a packable waterproof and a warm layer. Met Office, checked 6 May — update closer to the date.
Runs outdoors — fun in light rain. Gardens may be muddy. Waterproof footwear recommended.
Accept card. No cash required anywhere on the itinerary.
"Crusaders who tended the sick passed beneath this stone arch for two centuries. It still stands — one of the few Tudor gatehouse survivors in London. Find the coat of arms above the arch."
Area: St John's Lane, EC1M · Points: 2
"He never lived in London — but in a small upstairs room on this green, he wrote words that shook the world. The building still bears his name. Find the plaque and note the colour it's painted."
Area: Clerkenwell Green, EC1R · Points: 2
"London buried its plague dead here in such numbers they say the ground still rises. Later, monks built their home above them — then courtiers, then pensioners. Find the square, and the gateway to the institution that still stands."
Area: EC1M · Points: 2
"A saddle-maker dug a well here in 1683 and found the water tasted medicinal. Londoners came in their thousands to take the waters. Today they come in their thousands still — but for something else entirely. Find the building and name what it's famous for now."
Area: Rosebery Avenue, EC1R · Points: 2
"Two men who would change history are said to have met for the first time in the snug of this pub in 1902 — one an exile from Russia, one already infamous. The pub still stands on the corner. Find it and photograph the sign."
Area: Clerkenwell, EC1 · Points: 3 — harder to find
"Every letter posted in London for over a century passed through tunnels beneath your feet. Above ground, the story is told — find the museum, and photograph whatever is parked outside its entrance."
Area: Phoenix Place, WC1X · Points: 2
"Hidden behind high walls that give nothing away from the street, this garden is one of Clerkenwell's best secrets. Find the entrance — it doesn't advertise itself — and bring back a photograph of something growing that surprises you."
Area: Near Angel, N1 · Points: 3 — navigation challenge