Join The Watkins Samhain Scavenger Hunt

Welcome to the Watkins Samhain Scavenger Hunt! 

This year is the first year we are marking the resetting of the Wheel of the Year with a month-long event spanning several locations across the city. Enjoy with your friends as a free Autumn activity or take your special someone on a date to see what you will discover as you walk (or bus) through the burnt orange leaves of London. Like grown-up trick-or-treating, you might return home with a bag full of goodies and surprises!

How it works:

• Take a look at the map of locations below. You can start anywhere you like.
• Visit the locations (preferably during business hours) between October 1-31st. Each one has a poster with a QR code on it.
• Using your phone camera (or an app if your camera doesn’t have code reading capabilities) scan the code. This will present you with a virtual STAMP.
• Collect them by screenshotting the page. Make sure you keep the timestamp in the screenshot. You must visit at least 3 locations (collect 3 stamps) to qualify for a reward – just like a loyalty card.
• End your journey at Watkins Books which is a 3 minute walk from Leicester Square Underground Station. It is also close to Covent Garden. Don’t forget to collect the stamp there, too!
• Show a member of staff your stamps (and be really nice to them!) and they will validate your quest with a reward of assorted goodies from Watkins Publishing and the participating small businesses.
• If you visit all of the locations on the map you will qualify for an extra-special bonus surprise!
• On your journey, don’t forget to support these incredible independent businesses by browsing their wares and posting on social media. Tag us @watkinswisdom on Instagram, TikTok and X.

View the map of locations here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/b7zdkR3rCBaoehwP6 

List of Locations:

• Watkins Books
• Treadwell’s
• She’s Lost Control
• Ethereal Warrior – please note the best times to visit are Sundays 12-3pm and any time on October 31st
• Fire + Alchemy
• The Astrology Shop
• Wilde Ones
• The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities

Please travel safely and responsibly. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Please respect the staff in each location – they are not under any obligation to serve you. The shops taking part in this event are doing so out of generosity and mutual support. By taking part and making purchases at these locations you are helping to support a wide network of esoteric shops that form a wider community. Thank you for your participation.