The Lyceum Theatre in London’s West End has had a varied past. It’s been a circus, a chapel, a concert hall for rock legends, and the home of Britain’s most famous actor. The City Adventurers were intrigued and wanted to know more, so we set off on a tour of the Lyceum Theatre to find … More A tour of the Lyceum Theatre in London
Do you get a kick out of a good challenge? Does a sense of achievement fill you up? If so, you’re probably already a City Adventurer, even if you don’t know it yet. For members of the City Adventurers, being a City Adventurer is all about seeking out thrilling new experiences. We’ve lost count of … More Are You a City Adventurer? Here’s How to Tell.
The City Adventurers visited 21 Portland Place. This Grade II-listed building is one of London’s Georgian House gems and is also the home of the Association of Anaesthetists and the Anaesthesia Heritage Centre. We explored the richly decorated rooms of the 18th-century townhouse while learning about the world of anaesthesia and the vital role of … More Anaesthesia Heritage Centre
The City Adventurers visit to Dove Cottage, home of William Wordsworth, and the accompanying museum to his life. This is a beautifully preserved pocket of literary history in the Lake District National Park and comprises two distinct, yet complementary, experiences: Dove Cottage and the modern Wordsworth Museum and grounds. William Wordsworth arrived in Grasmere in 1799. Aged 29, he was … More Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum
The City Adventurers took a trip to the Paradox Museum, an optical illusion museum, in Knightsbridge. What is the Paradox Museum? Exit Reality, Enter Fun! Forget everything you think you know about museums. The Paradox Museum is not a place for dusty artifacts and quiet contemplation; it’s a mind-bending, eye-tricking, and completely interactive destination designed to … More What can you discover at the Paradox 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?
2025 marks Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary. She is buried at Winchester Cathedral. Her final resting place can be found in the north nave aisle of the cathedral under a memorial stone. Her grave is surprisingly understated, a simple black ledger stone on the floor of the north aisle. Initially, the epitaph makes no mention of … More In the Footsteps of a Literary Legend: Jane Austen’s Grave
After exploring the Lindisfarne Priory, the City Adventurers headed over to Lindisfarne Castle. Perched dramatically on a rocky outcrop, the castle was originally a Tudor fort. It was later converted into a super stylish holiday home by the famous architect, Edwin Lutyens. This mix of military history and Edwardian design makes it a really unique … More Climbing high at Lindisfarne Castle
The City Adventurers visited Lindisfarne Priory last September. If you’re looking for a place that feels like it’s been plucked right out of a history book, this place is it. Tucked away on Holy Island, just off the Northumberland coast, this place is steeped in history. You can literally feel the stories in the stones. … More Stepping back in time at Lindisfarne Priory
Could you be a City Adventurer? Are you the sort of person who enjoys participating in something challenging that fills you with the sense of achievement? Do you find you want to unleash your inner Indiana Jones and discover new places? Do you fancy exploring places that are a little off the beaten track. Are … More Become a City Adventurer