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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
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
None
What to expect
London
2h
We visit the Thames Foreshore at various places during the year. Please contact me regarding times.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting points ×s are different each month.
End point
Meeting points ×s are different each month.
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
