Thames Beachcombing
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Running through the heart of London; the River Thames has played a central role in the history of the city, and when the tide is low, the capital’s longest archaeological site is revealed!
We will have about 2 hours on the foreshore at low tide before the tide starts to come in. We visit the foreshore at various places along the River Thames throughout the year. Please contact me via Viator regarding the times before you book.
The days we can go down onto the foreshore depend on the tide being low. I'm also limited as to when I can take people down to the foreshore, as its private land.
We will look for historical objects along a stretch of the foreshore. You won't be allowed to scrape or dig, just eyes only.
This is a great activity for children, but have to be accompanied by an adult if under 16 years old.
I'll be holding up a 'Thames Beachcombing' sign when we meet.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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
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
Options
Thames Beachcombing
Reviews
100 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great fun
Anita H,
Oct 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00Robert was a great host and super helpful when it came to identifying what I found. I had a lot of fun and would love to do it again!
Mudlarking on the Thames
Louise F,
Oct 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00Robert was really knowledgable and approachable and we had a great morning looking for and finding treasure! thank you
A big disappointment…
Nancy H,
Aug 12, 2024
- Viator
2.00Several days prior to this tour, I took a mudlarking tour with the Thames Trust on a site below the Millennium Bridge and found many and varied artifacts. The Viator tour which took us to a site below the Cannon Street area was basically denuded of anything worth looking at besides roof tiles. I realize that noone can predict what the tide brings in, but if there’s going to be a successful tour that participants enjoy, the venue needs to be changed. I will recommend mudlarking tours provided by the Thames Trust, but will NOT take a mudlarking tour with Viator again. I was very disappointed by this experience.
Larking in the Thames
Amanda P,
Jul 8, 2024
- Viator
5.00Quite a surreal experience… and one I thoroughly enjoyed. Could have spent all day rummaging for artefacts! Found a couple of tiles which pre-dated the Gt Fire of London. Met a lovely group of fellow larkers…and our guide was very knowledgeable. Well worth the money.
We’ll be back to do this again!
Katie M,
Jul 8, 2024
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience, loved it - knowledgeable guide and hands-on learning about London’s past. We learned so much from Robert about the foreshore and the items to be found there.
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