From ancient monuments and mind-bending illusions to legendary unsolved crimes and ghostly tales, London and the UK are full of mysteries waiting to be explored. A mystery-themed adventure is a fun way to discover history, stories and secrets hidden in plain sight, and an excellent way to get the whole family together and doing an activity everyone will love.
So, if you’re looking for something a little different this Easter, why not plan a day out dedicated to solving some of the UK’s fascinating mysteries?
Stonehenge
If you are looking for the ultimate mystery, then the Salisbury Plains is where you should head. Sitting atop the greenery is the mystical Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world. The ancient monument dates back 5,000 years and has intrigued and fascinated historians and visitors for decades. Why not gather the family and try your hand at working out the reason why and how the Neolithic stones came to be? You can enjoy the ease of a bus tour with Golden Tours and figure out for yourself whether the UNESCO World Heritage Site was a place of sun worship, a healing sanctuary, a sacred burial site, or something entirely different. Explore the exceptional Visitor Centre, which houses a range of exhibitions and 250 archaeological treasures discovered in the landscape, including jewellery, pottery and tools.
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Now, we know that a murder mystery may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but you can’t possibly think of Jack the Ripper and not be at least a little curious! On The Jack the Ripper Walking Tour around Whitechapel and London’s East End, you can step back in time to Victorian times, when fear gripped the streets, and the mysterious killer terrorised the area.
Follow the trail left by Jack the Ripper and enjoy interesting stories about the victims and their tragic endings, the major manhunt that took place, and how the killer managed to evade capture and identification. Debate suspects, ask questions to your fun and informative guide, and add a little spooky to your London day out.
Twist Museum
The mind-bending Twist Museum offers mystery in spades. With over 80 interactive exhibits designed to confuse, delight, and trick, it’s perfect for curious minds, young and old! The museum was developed in collaboration with artists and neuroscientists, with each installation exploring how your brain constructs reality through colour, space, sound, and perspective. Walk through the large-scale illusions, snap perspective-warping photos and immerse yourself in playful discovery that will have you scratching your head.
The Ghost Bus Tour
With so many people having lived and died in the capital, there are bound to be a few ghosts roaming around, right? The Ghost Bus Tour around London takes this idea and runs with it! And when we say run, we mean drive. Hop on board a 1960s Routemaster bus and let yourself get swept up in the spooky stories surrounding famous landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral and the formidable Tower of London. Complete with live actors and clever technical effects, this bus tour will have you believing in the afterlife! Combining history and comedy, it is ideal for kids of all ages – just be sure to hold your young ones a little tighter as you discover some of London’s most haunted streets.
Wondering how you can explore London and the UK? Mystery solved! Check out the Golden Tours website for inspiration.