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City exploration game
Elle Silver's Escape: Richmond Park, London
4.53Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 100 min 2.6 km London App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
As Elle Silver, you will follow a trail of puzzles and clues through the natural beauty and idyllic landscapes of Richmond Park and Petersham Meadows.
Elle's father, a cartographer at the British Museum has disappeared but has left messages for you to unravel as you explore the secrets of this beautiful part of London.
Some of the puzzles in this Questo are challenging and overall it's rated at intermediate difficulty.
Our other story in Richmond, 'The Princess and the Publican', may be an easier starting point if this is your first Questo. But if you have some puzzling experience and are up for the challenge, then please enjoy Elle's first adventure in the stunning locations of Richmond Park and Petersham Meadows.
Hints are available if needed!
Elle's father, a cartographer at the British Museum has disappeared but has left messages for you to unravel as you explore the secrets of this beautiful part of London.
Some of the puzzles in this Questo are challenging and overall it's rated at intermediate difficulty.
Our other story in Richmond, 'The Princess and the Publican', may be an easier starting point if this is your first Questo. But if you have some puzzling experience and are up for the challenge, then please enjoy Elle's first adventure in the stunning locations of Richmond Park and Petersham Meadows.
Hints are available if needed!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Puzzle-minded walkers, couples and local families who love Richmond Park will follow a story from Richmond Hill through Terrace Gardens and Petersham Meadows to Pembroke Lodge and King Henry's Mound, finishing at Poet's Corner. Plan on about two hours for 2.6 km and puzzles of intermediate difficulty. First-timers who want gentler clues may prefer the easier Richmond story, The Princess and the Publican.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Start from the best view in London overlooking Petersham Meadows and the River Thames.
Walk along the Thames riverside, through the peaceful grazing land of the Meadow and Peterham Village.
Enjoy the natural beauty of Richmond Park and explore Pembroke Lodge and its gardens which hold some surprising secrets. Open from early morning to dusk.
Pembroke Lodge gardens close when it gets dark and dogs are not usually allowed within this part of the walk.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.53 / 5
17 player ratings
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 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
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
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
London
A · Start
Richmond Hill, Richmond TW10, UK
B · Finish
Poet's Corner Pollinator Garden, Richmond Park, Queen's Rd, Richmond TW10 5HX, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Wollock Games.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Wollock Games
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Who is Elle Silver in this quest?
You play as Elle Silver. Her father, a cartographer at the British Museum, has disappeared, but he has left messages for her to unravel. You follow his trail of puzzles and clues across Richmond Hill, Petersham Meadows and Richmond Park.
Is this a guided walk of Richmond Park?
It is self-guided, with no live guide and no group to join. The app on your phone leads you from place to place, tells the story of each stop and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you. You can start any time, pause and continue later.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts on Richmond Hill and finishes at Poet's Corner in Richmond Park, so it does not return to the start. On the way you pass Terrace Gardens, Buccleuch Gardens, Petersham Meadows, St Peter's Church, Pembroke Lodge, Cottage Orné and King Henry's Mound.
How long does it take and how hard are the puzzles?
Most players take about two hours, walking and puzzles included, over a route of 2.6 km. Some puzzles are challenging and the quest is rated intermediate. If this is your first quest, the other Richmond story, The Princess and the Publican, is an easier starting point.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends, couples or a family can share one phone and solve the clues side by side as you walk from Richmond Hill to Poet's Corner.
Is Elle Silver’s Richmond Park escape self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you, pause and continue at your own pace.
Where does Elle Silver’s Richmond Park escape start and finish?
It starts at at Richmond Hill and finishes at at Poet’s Corner in Richmond Park. The route is approximately 2.6 km and includes 13 location-based puzzles.
How many tickets does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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Choose your Richmond challenge
A harder puzzle trail through Richmond Park
Choose Elle Silver’s Escape if your group enjoys intermediate-to-challenging puzzles and a fictional cartographer mystery. First-time Questo players may prefer The Princess and the Publican, an easier historical route through Richmond town and riverside. Playable languages: English.
