Thames Beachcombing

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

1

London

We visit the Thames Foreshore at various places during the year. Please contact me regarding times.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Thames Beachcombing

Reviews

4.72

111 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • What a fantastic experience!!

    Chantelle G,

    Sep 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What 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

    5.00

    We 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

    5.00

    Easy 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

    5.00

    The 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

    5.00

    We 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.

From £30.00

4.72
111 reviews