We were not sure what to expect as we stepped into the private performance space and warehouse of Dieter Roterburg, famed carnival owner and magician. We had come for a night of magic, drinking, music and mystery that promised to be a night we’d never forget……. The City Adventurers had headed to The Magicians Table,… More The Magicians Table
Where can you find a Grade 1 castle next to a Grade 1 1960s breeze block construction? The answer is on the Highcliffe Castle Estate. Just a quick drive from Bournemouth, you’ll discover Highcliffe Castle, a place with a fascinating past. From the 1880s to the 1950s, it served as a family home, and one… More Highcliffe Castle
Have you ever wondered what it is like to ride a hidden tube network? The City Adventurers were keen discover this unique piece of industrial heritage on a visit to The Postal Museum. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9SQCjQNeiq/embed/captioned The Postal Museum experience is spread across two sites directly opposite each other. On one side of the road is the… More The Postal Museum
Being a City Adventurer can be a lot of fun. We get to explore new places, discover new things and experience adventures. I’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve “Saved the World”, either by completing an escape room or assisting Dr Who. We’ve caught more murderers than you can shake a stick at,… More Are you a City Adventurer?
If you want a thought-provoking night out in London, head to the Soho Place Theatre and see “Kyoto”. Truly a play for our times, even though it concerns political events in 1997. Billed as a political thriller, it does not concern party politics but global politics as the subject matter is Climate Change. The City… More Kyoto – review
The City Adventurers headed over to the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch to see Moira Buffini’s Handbagged. This play is an enteraining fly-on-the-wall look at what might have happened when Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher came face-to-face in the privacy of the palace. No-one can know what they really said but this gives a idea of some of their possible… More Handbagged – Review
What can you discover at the London Museum of Docklands? The City Adventurers went to investigate. The London Museum Docklands is based in West India Quay, near Canary Wharf. It is easily accessible via the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). The short walk from the station takes you past the two remaining traditional brick warehouses in the… More London Museum of Docklands
The City Adventurers took a trip to Hardwick Hall. Turns out there are two Hardwick Halls – one managed the National Trust (stately home) and one managed by English Heritage (a ruin). Both Hardwick Hall and the Old Hall are Grade I listed. Getting there If you head to Hardwick Hall via the M1 your… More Hardwick Hall
The City Adventurers enjoyed a mini-break in Banbury where they visited the local museum Banbury Museum & Gallery is a small museum along Banbury’s canalside. It has displays showing the town’s history with displays on the Civil War, plush manufacturing, the Victorian market town and costume from the 17th century to the present day. Want… More Banbury Museum
The City Adventurers embarked on a festive cruise to Europe just before Christmas 2024. We discovered what happens in Rouen and Honfleur in France. Want to join us on a adventure? Become a City Adventurer! The UK based Social Club for people who love visiting shows, exploring new places, discovering new things and solving mysteries.Life… More Festive Cruise Part 2