The Pirate Who Stole Time

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This October, celebrate the anniversary of the 1884 International Meridian Conference, which established Greenwich as the home of the Prime Meridian and a global reference point for time, with an exciting outdoor puzzle adventure launching across the borough.

Discover Greenwich through The Pirate Who Stole Time, an immersive outdoor puzzle adventure inspired by the borough’s rich maritime heritage and its historic connection to world time.

In this real-life escape room experience, notorious pirate Captain Tick-Tock Morgan has stolen the Master Chronometer, throwing the global timeline into chaos. Gather your team, follow cryptic clues delivered via WhatsApp and retrace the pirate’s steps through Greenwich’s historic streets, passing iconic landmarks such as the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. 

Put your problem-solving skills to the test as you uncover clues, explore architectural details and solve logic puzzles to help restore the timeline. This self-guided adventure offers a fun and interactive way for families, visitors and groups of friends to explore Greenwich from a different perspective. 

THE MISSION:
📍 Follow Captain Tick-Tock Morgan’s trail through the historic streets of Greenwich
🧩 Decipher the clues hidden in plain sight
⏳ Restore the Master Chronometer

No app download is required, making it easy to get started and embark on your mission.

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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Greenwich - The Pirate Who Stole Time (Min. 2ppl)£10.99 per ticket

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  • Advance booking essential
  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Map & Directions

The Pirate Who Stole Time

Type:Self Guided Trail

Meeting Point: Tourist Information Centre, Old Royal Naval College, 2 Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, London, SE10 9LW
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Opening Times

The Pirate Who Stole Time (1 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026)

Awards

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