Thames Beachcombing
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the fun activity of mud larking, or beachcombing for washed-up objects along the foreshore of the Thames during low tide, on this hands-on excursion with a local guide. Your guide will contact you to provide the location and time, which changes throughout the year based on low tides. Make your own way meeting location, where you will be provided with gloves and a bag and tips on what to look for. Look for washed-up treasures, which could include clay pipes, pottery fragments, tiles, and other objects that you can spot with your eyes only. At the end, your guide will help identify your finds and provide historical context.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is wellington boots or hiking boots as foreshore is stony and can be muddy
Not recommended for travelers who are unsteady on their feet
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Gloves
Plastic bags
None
What To Expect
London
We visit the Thames Foreshore at various places during the year. Please contact me regarding times.
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Thames Beachcombing
Reviews
112 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a fantastic experience!!
Chantelle G,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a fantastic experience!! My Mum and I absolutely loved it from start to finish. Robert was superbly knowledgeable and a joy to meet. We will 100% be doing this experience again. Can't recommend enough!!
Fantastic Mudlarking Adventure
Hillary F,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had such a blast beach combing on the Thames. Found some great historical artifacts. Lots of pipe bowls and stems. Boots are very handy as it’s nice to be able to explore all areas of the foreshore. The mud can get everywhere
Putney family mudlarking fun
Penny K,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Easy mudlarking with knowledgeable guide. Plenty of time to explore the foreshore with wide banks. Good one to do with kids, although slim pickings. Lots of pipe stems and some pottery pieces and roof tiles pre fire of London. Nice to share and discuss finds afterwards. Meet point is under cover and a quick walk to the access point but should be aware of slippery access. Would recommend wellies for this foreshore as quite muddy. A good fun experience.
Thames Beachcombing
Elizabeth T,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00The foreshaw is muddy and the tide moves quickly but our guide was very knowledgable and fun! We collected a lot of cool things and it was fascinating to learn about things that had washed up.
We had a great...
Sherrianne S,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great experience, the kids loved it! Robert was very friendly, approachable and knowledgeable about all items we found. It can be muddy so wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
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