Top Activities on the Ground in South East England

The Best Way to Discover Oxford: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at the History of Science Museum or a visit to The Story Museum and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Oxford Castle & Prison, The Covered Market, Ashmolean Museum, History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, The Story Museum, Christ Church, and Christ Church Meadow.

The New Forest is a fabulous area to explore on two wheels, with a choice of coastal paths and woodland, pubs and tearooms. Make the most of it on this e-bike adventure, aboard a comfortable retro e-bike with fat tyres and pedal assist that delivers the extra oomph you need on tougher terrain. Your package comes complete with routes and maps for your mobile and a holder to display them.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the 'Call the Midwife' set on this walking tour at Chatham's Historic Dockyard. Follow your guide around the dockyard and learn how it was transformed into a filming set for the famous BBC series. As an added bonus, you’ll see an exhibit featuring original costumes and props used in the show.

Discover the highlights of Windsor and Eton over the course of a single tour—and get up close and personal with some of England’s loveliest scenery—during this small-group bike tour of the region. Depart in the morning or afternoon, grab your bike and helmet, and make way to Windsor Castle, Eton College, Dorney Court, and other highlights of the Thames Valley. As you go, your guide will share stories and history about the sights.

If you’ve ever been interested in archery, then this is the experience for you. Visit an archery range in a rural setting for a chance to shoot as many arrows as you can during your time slot. Start with a safety briefing to learn the basics of archery, and then—let the fun commence. There are 15+ targets to pick from, including a dartboard, and a foam meerkat.

If you’re looking for an unusual way to explore Brighton’s sights without being stuck in a crowded tour group, then this is the experience for you. After opening a link on your phone, follow treasure maps and solve cryptic clues to reveal interesting stories about the city. Everything is outdoors and the tour is completely independent and self-guided, so there’s no need to worry about sticking to someone else's schedule.

This experience is unique for its unmatched flexibility and strong emphasis on group interaction. It’s not bound to a fixed schedule or route, allowing groups to start, strategize, and explore at their own pace. The core difference is the immersive, lighthearted zombie theme that dictates the tasks—you're scavenging for supplies and completing silly challenges to prove your survival mettle. It’s perfect for team-building or family fun because it's priced per team (up to 10 people), includes the guidance of a remote, chat-based host, and culminates in the unique bragging rights of checking your national rank on the app's leaderboard.

Most bike hire gives you wheels and a map. Pedal & Puzzle gives you a mission! It combines New Forest e-bike hire with an escape-room-style challenge played out across real landscapes. You’re not just sightseeing — you’re searching for clues, spotting details and unlocking the next stage of the route. The puzzles encourage teamwork and friendly competition, making it ideal for couples, families and groups of friends. The electric bikes smooth out hills and longer distances, so everyone can join in and enjoy the adventure. Starting near Lymington and Keyhaven means you’re straight onto scenic coastal trails and lanes not busy roads. It’s immersive, active and far more memorable than a standard cycle ride. The ideal day out for fans of escape rooms and outdoor adventures!

This area of England impressed me so much that I wanted to show others what is has offer and only 25 mins drive from Brighton. This Minibus combined with eBiking tour has flexibility and a relaxed feel about it and will be a day where you can unwind and enjoy being driven to all the hidden spots on the coast that other tours wont venture. Touring in Mercedes Luxury 7 seater mini bus and being picked up from your hotel or Airbnb. Small easy-going Tour that can be changed on route to suit your needs if required. Explore Local historic Villages along with Scenic Views of the Seven Sisters with an experienced guide to answer all your questions. We customise the tour according to you needs. Having the smaller bus we are able to venture into the narrow roads in the villages of the South Downs. Note: London travellers will be picked up from Brighton train station.

Turning the streets of Canterbury into an adventure playground! Get a unique perspective of this historical city and the spiritual heart of the Church of England on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt with an escape room twist. It's the best way to see the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail, find clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges, earning points along the way. Discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts, and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want and go at your own pace, stopping for breaks. It's an ideal activity for couples, families, and groups of friends. Will you conquer the Quest?

Explore Cheltenham in a different way with this private, interactive Operation City Quest scavenger hunt. Download the app to your phone, grab your team, and start the game. You'll find 120 items in 13 categories to earn points, with chances to gain more by completing challenges. Compete against other teams around the country and see who tops the leaderboard.

Brighton built a Mughal palace for a British prince, gave Banksy his first walls, and has been refusing to be normal ever since. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through central Brighton on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow clues to Banksy's Kissing Coppers, Brighton Palace Pier, and Brighton Pavilion — three landmarks covering street art, Victorian engineering, and royal eccentricity in one route • Start whenever suits you and take all the time you need — no time limit, no pressure • Works for families, friend groups, and art enthusiasts; photo challenges at the Pavilion are as dramatic as the building itself Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English. Brighton has been making its own rules since 1783 — your phone is about to show you how.

Explore Oxford’s historic town center and ivy-strewn university buildings on this bike tour. Cycle through the City of Dreaming Spires alongside a guide, and learn about the city’s history as you take in University of Oxford buildings where the likes of Oscar Wilde, J. R. R. Tolkien, and several British prime ministers have studied. This bike tour allows you to cover more ground than you would on a walking tour, as well as access pedestrianized areas inaccessible to tour buses.

Solve cryptic clues, uncover stories, and enjoy the excitement of following a treasure map with this private self-guided adventure around Oxford. No need to pick up any equipment—simply access the game via a link on your smartphone and you’re ready to begin. The treasure hunt is all outdoors, which is the perfect way to avoid crowds, and it’s a great way to learn lesser-known facts about Oxford too.

25 miles, 10 beautiful villages and 3 days of moderate walking. This self guided walking tour is perfect for those wanting to experience the charming Cotswolds but are short on time.

Experience the beauty of the East Sussex coastline by electric bike with full-day e-bike hire from Seaford. A great way to explore the Seven Sisters and discover the stunning sights of the region, your electric bike hire includes e-bikes, helmets, route suggestions, and a safety briefing so you can get the basics of riding an e-bike before you hit the coastal trails.

Eight centuries of scholarship, hidden doors, and medieval bridges — Oxford has it all, and this hunt takes you right through it. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Oxford on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Stand before the Radcliffe Camera, Oxford's most iconic dome and the beating heart of its ancient library system • Find the legendary Narnia Door and uncover the literary secrets hidden in plain sight around the city • Cross the Bridge of Sighs, Oxford's answer to Venice, connecting two centuries of academic tradition Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English. Oxford is a city of layers — and this tour peels them back one riddle at a time.

Feast your eyes and fill your camera roll with postcard-perfect English countryside on this private tour of the Cotswolds’ most adorable villages. There’s no need to stress about left-side driving or worry about parking, which can be challenging, especially in high season. Simply meet your private driver/guide at the pickup point of your choice and soak up delights such as Bourton on the Water, Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold.

Avoid wandering Oxford without context or missing its hidden corners on this roughly 90-minute walking tour of Oxford University’s historic colleges. Benefit from the insider knowledge of a local guide as you follow the footsteps of alumni such as Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, and J.R.R. Tolkien, admire landmarks including Trinity College, New College, and the Radcliffe Camera, and step inside selected colleges and chapels to understand the traditions and stories that have shaped one of the world’s most famous universities.

Turning the Streets of Windsor Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the royal town on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to see Windsor! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles, and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest, discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit, and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there is no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break, or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Instant access with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

Discover Brighton like never before—with your eyes up, not down at a map. Innovative navigation system transforms the city into your playground, guiding you through clues and puzzles that reveal the sights around you—no GPS juggling required. Designed by award-winning puzzle creators (ESCAPETHEROOMers, Escape Rumors), this experience is backed by over a decade of expertise from the UK's longest-running Escape Room team. Explore the hidden corners of Brighton's, a part of the city most tourists miss. You’ll uncover striking architecture, secret spots, and stories woven into the streets—all while solving immersive challenges that bring the city to life. The oceans are in danger. A hidden force threatens the tides. Only you can stop disaster. Race across Brighton's streets, uncover a 250-year-old secret, and protect the waters before the world runs dry!

Discover one of the UK’s most vibrant seaside towns on two wheels with this 2.5-hour cycling tour of Brighton. Choose a morning or afternoon tour, then follow peaceful cycle trails through Victoria Lawns and the Grand Parade with your guide. Discover top local landmarks including Brighton Pier, St Peter’s Church, Preston Manor, the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Dome and the Lanes. Enjoy the fresh sea breeze in your face as your guide explains the city’s rich heritage, take in fine coastal views and soak up the atmosphere in the fishing quarter.

Explore Canterbury at pace during a running tour that reveals part of the historic city that you might otherwise miss. This experience is limited to only five runners, to make sure it caters to both beginner and expert joggers—you’ll run at a pace suited to the entire group, so that nobody gets left behind.