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Thames Beachcombing/Mudlarking

4.7(123)LondonFree cancellation

About this activity

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.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Local guide
    • Gloves
    • Plastic bags

    Not included

    • None

    Itinerary

    1. Royal Observatory Greenwich

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

      2 hoursAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    Meeting points ×s are different each month.

    The map shows London. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • 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, please email me ([email protected]) in advance re when we start"
    • Not recommended for travelers who are unsteady on their feet
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • • Wellington boots or hiking boots, as the foreshore is stony and sometimes muddy.

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
    Supplied by
    Cultureseekers
    Product code
    92533P3

    Customer reviews

    4.7 · 123 reviews
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