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IBHM: Black History Month UK 2021 Treasure Hunt

We have partnered with International Black History Month Heritage International who are a local social enterprise in London organising events for young people around celebrating and promoting Black British History.

Date Saturday 16 October 2021

Time noon - 5pm

Location Trafalgar Square

Overview

This October, discover London's Black past by playing our fun and interactive Black History Month UK treasure hunt.

About this event

The Black History Month UK treasure hunt will take you on a short tour of London's hidden black past. You'll take in all the famous landmarks and find out the history behind them.

IBHM treasure hunt is the perfect way to celebrate Black History Month UK, and the first person or group to get to the final destination will win a prize!

What to expect:

  • An exciting day out and a chance to learn about London's hidden Black past.
  • Challenge yourself with puzzles and riddles.
  • The first person or group to reach the final destination will win a prize!

How does the race work?

  • Everyone assembles at Trafalgar Square at 12pm, and you'll be texted your first clue.
  • You have three hours to complete the treasure hunt, and you'll receive the remaining clues once a task is completed and verified.
  • The first person or group to arrive at the final destionation will be declared the 2021 winner and the race ends!

How to book:

  1. The treasure hunt is open to groups of 1-2 people, 2-4 people, or 5-10 people. You only need one ticket per group whatever the size.
  2. After purchase email info@ibhm-uk.org to redeem your ticket.
  3. UAL students only need to pay £4 for the event by entering the code BHMUKSTU at purchase of their ticket on the eventsbrite.