Alchemy Trail

Unlock the secrets of medieval London hidden right beneath your feet.

Step into a world of mystery, myth and medieval intrigue. Follow the seven stages of alchemy across a labyrinth of livery halls, plague pits, secret parchments and coded verses. Part walking tour, part treasure hunt, part medieval fever dream — if you like being shown London's curios, places where history happened, and where the toilets were in 1405, this one's for you.

The City of London has been transforming itself for a thousand years — from Roman trading post to plague-ridden medieval maze to the glass-and-steel financial quarter it is today. The alchemists who once worked in its shadow understood something the modern city has forgotten: that transformation requires patience, attention, and a willingness to see past the obvious. On this trail, you'll move through streets that haven't changed their layout since the 1300s, and you'll understand why.