Follow in the footsteps of the renowned Unknown Adventurer on a thrilling journey into jungles, oceans, mountains and hidden worlds! Discover wild stories and sketchbook secrets and after the talk, enjoy squash, biscuits and fun activities, including exploring our giant floor map!
About the speaker
Teddy Keen is the discoverer and editor of the Unknown Adventurer's works, who travels, masters skills, and gives talks and workshops.
His books include The Lost Book of Adventure and The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure.
Booking information
- Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
- Children and families are welcome at this event.
Attending in-person
- We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door. Please use the Society's entrance on Exhibition Road.
Attending online
- If you are attending the event online, the joining instructions will be included in your confirmation email.
Making a booking on behalf of someone else
- Select group booking.
- Additional attendees: insert number of people you want to book on behalf of.
- Under group booking section:
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- Click ‘Next’ once all additional attendee details have been added.
- In your basket will be the tickets for the event. Proceed to checkout once you have added all the events you would like to book for.
If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org
Venue information
This event will be held in the Ondaatje Theatre at Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
Plan your visit to the Society and find more information about our venue, including our address, accessibility and transport links.
Accessibility at our events
We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:
- Step-free access to the event
- Accessible toilets
- Assistance dogs are welcome
- Hearing loop
For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org
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