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A Croydon Mystery

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Play at your pace · usually 77 min 2.8 km London App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Fill the shoes of the bewildered protagonist of a mystery taking you through Croydon across the centuries. Most often known as a place where nothing special happens, or somewhere to just pass through, spend time getting to know the surprising historical details in the town centre. 

Follow hidden clues, solve puzzles, and see the everyday in a new light.Good to know: this tour is best done during daylight hours as some details are difficult to spot in the dark.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Croydon residents, South London locals and visitors at East Croydon get a fresh look at the town centre, from Fairfield Halls to Croydon Minster. You play the puzzled hero of a centuries-spanning mystery, reading clues in ghost signs and street art over 2.8 km and about two hours. Pick another walk if you want a live guide or can only go after dark, when clues are hard to spot.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Play along as an office errand goes terribly wrong

  • Find the venue where David Bowie once played

  • Uncover places visited by royalty

  • Find hidden details showing Croydon's layered past

  • Plenty of places to stop for refreshments along the way

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

London

A · Start

Station Approach, Billinton Hill, Croydon CR0 1LF, UK

B · Finish

N End, Croydon CR0 1LP, UK

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Suzanne den Daas.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Suzanne den Daas

Good to know before you play

  • Step Into the Story
  • Hidden History

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Croydon walking tour start and finish?
It starts at East Croydon Station and finishes at Faded Glory. It is not a loop. Along the way it passes Fairfield Halls, the Town Hall, Reeves Corner, Croydon Minster and several pieces of street art in the town centre.
How long does it take and how far will we walk?
Most players take just under two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 2.8 km through Croydon town centre, and you can pause and carry on later if you need a break.
Is it free, and can we play as a group?
Yes, it is free to play. Friends or family can walk it together, following the story and solving the puzzles as a team on a phone, with no group to join and no guide to meet.
Do we need to book a time, and when is the best time to go?
There is no time slot to book, so you can start whenever suits you. It is best played in daylight, as some of the details you need to find along the route are difficult to spot in the dark.
What is the walk actually about?
You step into the shoes of the bewildered hero of a mystery that moves through Croydon across the centuries. Following hidden clues and solving puzzles, you uncover surprising historical details in a town centre often seen as somewhere to pass through.

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