Steeped in history and renowned for its arts, entertainment and fashion, London is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, attracting approximately 21 million tourists a year. With new and exciting ventures popping up every day, and an incredible variety of cultures to explore, London is the ideal destination for immersive outdoor team building.
Taking advantage of all the impressive sights and sounds of the city, a quick glance at these great London treasure hunts is all you need, to see how this gives employees the opportunity to get out into the capital and discover more about its history and trivia. Starting from a central location, delegates are split into teams and given an iPad with an interactive map, pinpointed with hotspots they need to find. As the teams make their way to these hotspots, they will be tasked with challenges and puzzles to unlock prizes. From taking silly photos to word puzzles and cryptic clues, everyone needs to get involved to score the most points and claim victory over their colleagues. Everyone then comes back together to share their photos and videos and find out who has triumphed.
With so many interesting places to explore in London, we’ve taken a look at some of the best areas for iPad treasure hunts below, to inspire your next team away day in the capital.

Westminster
Home to the Houses of Parliament and the grand Westminster Abbey, a treasure hunt team building activity here will see participants visiting Big Ben, The London Eye and Buckingham Palace. Walk the same paths famous actors have, with a Film Set inspired treasure hunt, whilst picking up fun trivia titbits. Do you know how many pints of beer were spilled in Westminster during the London Beer Flood of 1814? You might want to find out if you’re to score maximum points on this treasure hunt!

City of London
Forever marked in history as the location of the Great Fire of London, there’s lots more to discover in this inspiring district. A major business and financial centre and one of the most popular meeting points for businesses in the world, where better to get your work colleagues together than the City of London. Visit the breath-taking St Paul’s Cathedral and cross Tower Bridge, whilst gathering points for your team. Make your treasure hunt extra special, with an add-on experience at London’s highest public garden, the Sky Garden, and take in 360-degree views of the iconic skyline.

Waterloo
The location of Britain’s largest and busiest train station, Waterloo might not be the most obvious London borough to explore. But there’s more to this area than first meets the eye, and an iPad Treasure Hunt provides the perfect opportunity to uncover Waterloo’s hidden secrets. Situated just beyond the London Eye, you’ll visit The Old Vic Theatre and discover the 300-metre Graffiti Tunnel – London’s largest legal graffiti wall. Finish your treasure hunt in style, by adding on a power boat finale down the river Thames, James Bond style.

Covent Garden
Located in the West End of London, Covent Garden is world renowned for its luxury fashion stores, award-winning restaurants and inspiring theatres. An iPad Treasure Hunt in this area will see participants exploring Leicester Square, The Savoy Hotel and The London Transport Museum. Covent Garden works great for a pub explorer theme, but if you’re on a tight budget, you might want to avoid The Craft Beer Co. These guys hold the record for the most expensive pint in all of London, with the Speedway Stout setting you back a whopping £22.50 a pint!

Greenwich
Notable for its maritime history, Greenwich in south-east London provides a plethora of exciting places to visit on an iPad treasure hunt. Locate treasure chests and uncover puzzles as you walk the Prime Meridian Line and pass the Royal Naval College. Visit the iconic Cutty Sark, one of the fastest ships of its day, now preserved as a museum ship. Want to see Greenwich from new heights? Add to your events with a visit to Up at the O2’s Roof Walk or the Emirates Air Line Cable Cars.

Wherever you head in the city, iPad treasure hunts are a creative and engaging team building activity that your whole team will enjoy. Interactive treasure hunt challenges and interesting trivia will accompany you through the metropolis, whether you want to discover a new area, or play tourist in a borough you live or work in.