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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 1h 30mins 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.
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.
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.
Posted By : B6210UPlisam
Great fun and just what I was looking for in mudlarking adventure. You'll definitely find things during your search and Robert will go over them with you at the end to tell you how old what you found is. Met several people who were repeat visitors. Definitely going to be muddy so be prepared
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Posted On : 2024-09-23 10:28:18 
Posted By : 0Pete_23
Our adventure started with a 20-minute talk about the history of beachcombing on the Thames and then examples of actual finds that we could feel and hold, before we moved down the steps onto the actual beach area. We were told only to look on the surface and not to dig below the surface. There were many items to find and for the last 15 minutes our guide discussed our finds. We enjoyed the experience an will do it again.
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Posted On : 2024-08-28 16:13:04
Posted By : row1980
Initially we were worried there were too many in our group, but once on the foreshore it became apparent there is more than enough beach and finds for everyone. The group was lovely and it was wonderful to share our finds with each other at the end and have them appraised by Robert our guide.
Robert made sure we were all safe before starting and gave us some tips on what to find. He was friendly and knowledgeable, and was happy to give advice and pointers.
Thoroughly enjoyable trip and a must for all who have mudlarking, beach combing and treasure hunting in their heart.
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Posted On : 2024-08-14 03:17:39
Posted By : Nancy_H
Several 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.
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Posted On : 2024-08-12 13:11:57 
Posted By : Amanda_P
Quite 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.
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Posted On : 2024-07-08 14:08:53
Posted By : Katie_M
Amazing 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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Posted On : 2024-07-08 13:09:07
Posted By : Chris_T
A great fun day beach combing on the banks of the Thames. Found pottery and roof tiles from before the great fire of London and an imprint of a past lives fingerprints when making a handle on a bowl. Amazing
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 16:54:52
Posted By : Christian_K
Extremely well-organised under the auspices of our extremely knowledgeable and helpful guide Robert. There's a wealth of history just waiting to be discovered (literally!) and even if you don't find your fortune, you're almost guaranteed to find a memorable keep-sake to remind you of the experience.
In summary, a GREAT experience and excellent value for money.
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 03:58:40
Posted By : pamelajd50
The mudlarking tour made the 25hr flight all worth while. It was such a great experience and would love to do it again on another part of the river. Although it looked at first to be a large group there was plenty of space for everyone to search unheeded. Robert's knowledge of our finds was SO helpful and informative. If you love history this is a perfect way to experience it first hand. Loved it.
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 02:23:08
Posted By : chris T
Great fun exploring the banks of the Thames. Robert was at hand to give advise and identify our finds. It was an excellent experience.
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 01:27:22
