Hints & Clues

Use the Solution checker at the bottom of each station page to check if your answer is correct.

Bat & Ball

To get you started...

Look around the station and locate the outlined shapes that contain the three puzzles.

Puzzle 1 Hint

In numerical order, find the words from within the outlined shape.

Puzzle 2 Hint

A code to break and some words to find.

1.1 = In

1.2 = 2018

2.1 = the

Puzzle 3 Hint

Ignore the white X’s, but the other colours need to go together. Make sure you consider the coloured squares in the bottom corner.

To complete...

Check your answers at the Bat & Ball station page.
Enter the three answers into The Vault.

Eynsford

To get you started...

The items you need to solve Q1 can be found on one of the platforms. Once complete, head along the main road towards the village. Stay on the footpath and be careful when you need to cross the road. It is a 10-15minute walk but the village will reward your effort.

Hint Question 1

A gentle start to this mission we hear, but he did he?

Hint Question 2

A junction with a shop, a ford and a church is where you need to be.

Hint Question 3

A simple substitution cipher, numbers for letter. This site could be locked but everything you need will still be accessible. BTW if it is open, take a look, it’s worth it.

To complete...

Check your answers on the Eynsford station page.
Enter the three answers into The Vault.

Otford

To get you started...

The answer to the first question can be found at the station. Once complete go down the hill to the village pond.

Hint Question 1

A notice outside of the station building will help.

Locations of Heritage Boards

Image credits: www.otfordheritagevillage.org.uk

Hint Question 2

This should be a Great place to eat?

Hint Question 3

The offering is to St Bartholomew, but the parish priest will enjoy his share.

Hint Question 4

The 1950’s was a bad decade for these creatures.

Hine Question 5

A French speaker or translator will help you with this shop name.

Hint Question 6

Driving animals through Otford was once a familiar sight. Who was the lead cow in the picture?

Hint Question 7

A border might help you to locate the items you need?

Hint Question 8

Maybe a beverage could help you with this question?

Hint Question 9

The scale model on the recreation ground will reveal the answer.

Hint Question 10

The information board reveals all to those who read carefully.

To complete...

Check your answers at the Otford station page.
Enter the three answers into The Vault.

Sevenoaks

To get you started...

From the start point and every time you solve something, look around. Everything you need to solve the next part will be in sight or very close by.

Hint Complete 1

What shop can you see?

Hint Question 2

Lots of stuff on display but none in colour

Hint Question 3

A country in your pocket, wallet or purse?

Hint Question 4

These are the people that help the captain sail the ship.

Hint Question 5

An official might use these to control a game.

Hint Question 6

The outdoor history board might provide a clue.

Hint Question 7

Don’t laugh if this ends up on your plate.

To complete...

Check your answers at Sevenoaks station page.
Enter the three answers into The Vault.

Shoreham

To get you started...

There is a very charming mural on the side of one platform.

Hint Question 1 - 4

Look closely at the mural to find what you need.

Hint Question 5

Is it a rabbit or is it a hare, opinions differ? Either way the animal you need is brown and the information you take away will help you with Q7.

Hint Question 6

This location will help you find what you need for Q10.

Hint Question 7

Stay for a drink and ponder what the young artist and another have in common.

Hint Question 8

The answer is not quite as obvious as it first appears.

Hint Question 9

He might have looked after your horse. 

Hint Question 10

You started with a mural and finished with a mosaic. Spot four items for the numeric code you need.

To complete...

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Enter the three answers into The Vault.

Swanley

To get you started...

The first answer can be found at the station. Once complete make sure that you leave by the correct exit. A station map might help?

Hint Question 1

Buying quality pearls can be expensive but purchasing a quality journey might not be. The numbers are in view and are fairly similar.

Hint Question 2

If you’ve taken the right path your answer will soon be in view.

Hint Question 3

Find the gated entrance to the field. An information board has what you need.

Hint Question 4

Stop at the roundabout. She will be in view.

Hint Question 5

Markings on the market square floor will point the way. Think compass?

Hint Question 6

In the market square there are two staircases with unusual patterns on. Google lens might help you find the answer or maybe try ‘old school’ and ask around?

Hint Question 7

The 2025 BAFTA best director might approve of this movement?

To complete...

Check your answers on the Swanley station page.
Enter the three answers into The Vault.

Kit Boyd poster for Swanley Station puzzle page
Kit Boyd poster for Eynsford Station puzzle page
Kit Boyd poster for Shoreham Station puzzle page
Kit Boyd poster for Otford Station puzzle page
Kit Boyd poster for Bat & Ball Station puzzle page
Kit Boyd poster for Sevenoaks Station puzzle page

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