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You're on the road to solving our mystery - but maybe you're more of an Inspector Lestrade than a Sherlock Holmes... We've broken our helpful hints into three tiers: Hint 1s give a helpful nudge, Hint 2s go into greater detail, and Hint 3s give you the answers. So scroll on to read our cheat sheet, but don't scroll too far if you don't want to give the game away!
Clue Locations
The Sherlock Holmes Museum
What 3 words - daring.habit.potato
Link for Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EKFTpArdTSdBpr4F6
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/pVQYLM-6Mgsn.M
Holmes Hotel
What 3 words - friday.scarf.strike
Link for Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/9QKyhDC6TvAKBGXU8
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/xIj2zGnvoZ2tdk
Spanish Place
What 3 words - lied.quick.vows
Link for Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rm7PiNrkUhj9ugmk7
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/b8Z40wdM4K2W5L
Marble Arch
What 3 words - sits.chose.pitch
Link for Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/MhDXoNF9BCyLQXSn8
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/Bmo3FwBVTN9LDe
Stradivarius, Oxford Street
What 3 words - supporter.appeal.filed
Link for Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/67euZdkJhXv1WCbg7
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/uVmHPSuY3L5-SN
Saville Row
What 3 words - trim.inch.bind
Link for Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/1xANMgiG5hYqqu92A
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/Tq3meVvnrF7FTB
Trafalgar Square
What 3 words - onions.riches.turkey
Link for Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EiJSB3GRCBv3douA8
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/~6.FKLTFff4EbM
CJubilee Garden
What 3 words - vote.clear.fence
Link for Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NLtDDpL3nH2vt5ce9
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/W-wQCCbjCTumwZ
Draughts Waterloo
What 3 words - varieties.affair.twins
Link for Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/kWBiur16hkBURdpCA
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/.zdaN3uZuw.RVr
Hint 1
These gentle prompts will set you on the right investigative path without revealing too much.
- The Sherlock Holmes Museum, Often a breeze can be felt under doors and windows – maybe there’s another word for this?
- Holmes Hotel, a closer inspection of the mural may reveal hidden messages.
- Spanish Place, look for a church.
- Marble Arch, look for the foundation.
- Stradivarius on Oxford Street, Head to the board game section of John Lewis and look for the 221b Baker Street Game.
- Saville Row, look to the shop names.
- Trafalgar Square, King George awaits your discovery.
- Jubilee Garden, look for the metal sculpture split in two.
- Draughts Waterloo, align the discs so the question marks match perfectly.
Hint 2
For those requiring more substantial guidance, these hints provide clearer direction while still preserving the satisfaction of personal discovery.
- The Sherlock Holmes Museum, Often beer and cider that is ordered in pints, from a tap.
- Holmes Hotel, Look for the mural and try to spot the missing letters
- Spanish Place, Look for the name of the church
- Marble Arch, H20
- Stradivarius on Oxford Street, Look at the back of the box, and look for the name Jay near the bottom.
- Saville Row, Find the gold lettering
- Trafalgar Square,It's King George the 4th but in roman numerals
- Jubilee Garden, Find the name on the plaque
- Draughts Waterloo, align the discs so the question marks match perfectly.
Hint 3
For those moments when time is of the essence or frustration has reached its peak, these direct answers provide immediate resolution.
- The Sherlock Holmes Museum, Draughts
- Holmes Hotel, The Final Problem, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Noble Bachelor Answer : LIN
- Spanish Place, The names if the Church
- Marble Arch, Water
- Stradivarius on Oxford Street, Moriarty – Yes the original inventor of the game does share the name with the infamous character!
- Saville Row, Henry Poole & Co Answer – Loo
- Trafalgar Square, King George IV but switch the letter to get VI
- Jubilee Garden, Jubilee Oracle - Answer O
- Draughts Waterloo, Descendant
