Mud Larking Adventure: Thames Foreshore Treasures

Discover hidden treasures on a Thames beachcombing adventure. Explore London’s history at low tide. Perfect for families and history buffs.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • London - Visits to the Thames Foreshore are scheduled at different locations throughout the year. Please reach out for information on timings.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Gloves
  • Plastic bags
What's Not Included
  • None
Additional Information

Experience the exciting activity of mudlarking, or beachcombing for items washed ashore along the Thames foreshore during low tide, on this interactive tour with a local guide. The guide will reach out to inform you of the meeting location and time, which varies throughout the year according to the low tides. Make your way to the meeting point, where…

Location
London
Meeting points ×s are different each month. I will email you the details when you book or you can contact me: [email protected]
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Catherinehg1962kz
Dec 17, 2025
Thames beachcombing - We 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.
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Kierong_12
Dec 9, 2025
Beachcoming Fun - Great 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.
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Australiajen
Nov 12, 2025
Unusual adventure! - What 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!
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Molliej218
Nov 10, 2025
A very historical, hands-on day out! - It 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!
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Emmabw5949dx
Oct 15, 2025
Brilliant! - A 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.
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Ten147
Oct 13, 2025
Great experience! - I really enjoyed the few hours mudlarking! Robert was really knowledgeable and explained the history of our finds! I will be doing it again!!
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Chantelle_g
Sep 22, 2025
What a fantastic experience!! - 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!!
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Hillary_f
Sep 17, 2025
Fantastic Mudlarking Adventure - 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
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Penny_k
Sep 15, 2025
Putney family mudlarking fun - 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.
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Nico_v
Nov 10, 2025
Mudlarking on the Thames - the 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.
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From $47
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).