Overview
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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
All tours take place in the morning.
All tours take place in the morning, please email me (robert@thamesbeachcombing.com) in advance re when we start"
Not recommended for travelers who are unsteady on their feet
What To Expect
London
We visit the Thames Foreshore at various places during the year. Please contact me regarding times.
Options
Guided Walk
Guided Walk
What‘s Included
Local guide
Gloves
Plastic bags
None
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun on the foreshore
Mindy K,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! The guide was knowledgeable about the history and types of finds on the shore. It was fantastic to have a chance to find bits of history. Wear waterproof shoes & bring hand sanitizer for afterwards.
Thames beachcombing
catherinehG1962KZ,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had another really enjoyable morning Thames beachcombing with Robert. He is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to go through everybodys finds at the end. Highly recommended experience fun and friendly. 5 stars! Marvellous.
Beachcoming Fun
KieronG 12,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to spend a few hours in London. Robert was amazing and was a fun experience looking for interesting items washed up in the tide.
Unusual adventure!
AustraliaJen,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience! I had a blast. I found many small pieces of pipe stems, interesting old pottery shards, bones, bits of flint. All the other people were lovely and friendly. Highly recommend!
A very historical, hands-on day out!
molliej218,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great way to explore another side of London's history. A very hands-on experience and its amazing how much you can find on the foreshore. We found some Victorian pottery, a 17th century pipe and a bullet casing from WW2!
Mudlarking on the Thames
Nico V,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00the guide was not very social and untill we got to the foreshore he barley spoke, he gave a oc health and safety talk and showed us some things to look for, then we were left to our own divices. I did see him picking up litter a few times, I can't speek for other participants. when we returned to show what we had found he only spoke to us breefly. The section of river seemed to be well picked over and good finds were rear. If I had to give a score I would give it a 3 or 4 out of 10.
Brilliant!
emmabW5949DX,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic way to spend a few hours in London!! Robert is very helpful and knowledgeable. Once you start looking for historical treasures you can't stop. I found sections of clay pipe and some Tudor pottery shards.
Great experience!
TEN147,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed the few hours mudlarking! Robert was really knowledgeable and explained the history of our finds! I will be doing it again!!
What a fantastic experience!!
Chantelle G,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from 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
- Review from 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
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