Detective Tour with Tanky Smith

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024 at 10:30 am to Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm UTC+01:00

121 A London Rd | Leicester

Buzzing Roots
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Detective Tour with Tanky Smith
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Join the wild and wacky Tanky Smith on a fun-filled Victorian detective adventure through Leicester! Perfect for kids aged 5+
About this Event

Join the Wild and Wacky Tanky Smith on a Detective Adventure!

Come along with Leicester’s most famous policeman, inspector, and private detective, Tanky Smith, on a fun-filled journey! Step into his mysterious Victorian world, full of clever disguises and hidden secrets of Leicester. Hop aboard the trains of the past.

This theatrical tour brings history to life, creating an immersive experience for all.

Suitable for: Perfect for children aged 5+ and their grown-ups.

Get ready for a family-friendly exploration like no other—it's theatre on the go!

Christmas Light Specials

In this Christmas Lights Special of Theatre on the Go, we’ll shed light on Victorian Christmas traditions, exploring their origins and the festive customs that shaped the holiday season we know today.

Tours actor: Jack Stark.

Please note that children should be eager and prepared to walk for aroudn 25 min! The experience will cover the distance from (start of tour) 121A London Rd, Leicester LE2 0QT, to Leicester Train Station, and conclude at Town Hall Fountain (end of tour).

The Walking Theatre, including stops, will be 45 to 50 minutes long.

We advise you to either use street parking around LE2 0QT or use one of the following car parks (car park fees apply): NCP Leicester East St, East St, Leicester LE1 6NB, or Dover Street Car Park, 31-33 Dover St, Leicester LE1 6PW.


Tour writtern by actress and writer Chandni Mistry and historian Jim Butler.

Directed by Jack Stark.

Supported by East Midlands Trains and Leicester City Council's Cultural Ambition Fund.



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Meeting Point: 121A London Rd, Leicester LE2 0QT (outside Pizza Hut).

For more information, contact Buzzing Roots CIC at [email protected] or 07425 867969.

Part of the project A JOURNEY THROUGH MYSTERY.


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More about Buzzing Roots CIC events: https://www.grand.org.uk/


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121 A London Rd, 121 A London Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

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GBP 5.50

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