Mansion House & Hall - Dick Whittington Area

Unlock the Doors to City Hall!

Deciding that he'd like his old job back, the ghost of Richard Whittington awoke to cause mischief. Dick imposed a ghostly curse on the doors of the old City Hall, locking them to prevent the Mayor of London from leaving and moving to the new City Hall in Royal Docks. The Mayor managed to escape before the curse befell the building, but many council members are still imprisoned inside. Dick is desperate to keep The London Assembly in the old building, he is scared that he will miss the fun of peeking in on the goings-on in the life of a modern Mayor of London. We need you, our TOP agents to solve the Clues scattered around the area and crack the code to lift the curse. Be warned; Dick will be watching your progress every step of the way and will try every trick in the book to thwart your mission, so stay alert!

Unlock the Doors to City Hall with Spy Mission

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in London?

Then why not explore the historical sights of Dick Whittington on this self-guided spy mission themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to crack the code and complete the mission just like a true secret agent?

Following the Trail from Dick Whittington's resting place at Mansion House, the route leads you on a picturesque and historically interesting path through the City. you will explore along the Thames, skirting the Tower of London and then crossing the magnificent Tower Bridge to arrive at City Hall, office of the Mayor of London.