Thames Beachcombing/Mudlarking
4.8 k activities · United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom, has 4,806 activities, tours and experiences to book. Don't miss: British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben. Also worth exploring nearby: Windsor & Eton, Horley, Stansted Mountfitchet.
01Things to do
Must-see places
British Museum
Museum
Buckingham Palace
Historic house museum
Westminster Abbey
Abbey church
Big Ben
Inclined tower
Tower of London
Castle
Tower Bridge
Suspension bridge
02Activities to book
The best experiences in London
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03Explore nearby
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What is there to do in London?
London has 4,806 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London », « Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London », « Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour ».
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Thames Beachcombing/Mudlarking
4.7(131)· Londres· By Cultureseekers
Duration
2 h
Language
English
Guidance
Guide
Group
Up to 20 pers.
Booking
Instant confirmation
Lead time
Book up to 2 h before departure
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tickets
One per booking
Cancellation
Free cancellation available
Overview
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.
What's included
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Gloves
- ✓Plastic bags
Not included
- ✕None
Available options
Choose your option when you book.
Guided Walk
from €19English
Itinerary
Londres
We visit the Thames Foreshore at various places during the year. Please contact me regarding times.
· 2 h
How to use your ticket
• Wellington boots or hiking boots, as the foreshore is stony and sometimes muddy.
Meeting point
Meeting points ×s are different each month.
The return is at the same place.
What to 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 (robert@thamesbeachcombing.com) in advance re when we start"
- Not recommended for travelers who are unsteady on their feet
- This activity can accommodate a maximum of 20 travelers.
- You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.
Travelers
Child (5-16 years)Adult (17-65 years)Senior (66-80 years)
1 traveler(s) minimum · 15 maximum per booking.
At least one adult required per booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- From 1 days before : 100% refunded
- From 0 days before : 0% refunded
This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.
Reviews
4.74.7(131)
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Product code: 92533P3
Activity offered by Cultureseekers via Viator.