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Go beachcombing (mudlarking) along the Thames

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Thames Beachcombing
Where? Tower Hill, Trinity Square Gardens When? 16th March, 20th April, 18th May, 15th June, 13th July, 17th August, 14th September, 12th October, 9th November and 7th December 2025 90 minute sessions between 8 AM and 6 PM (the time varies throughout the year, depending on the light and tide) Price? From £30 Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 15, 42, 78, 100, 343 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Tower Hill Circle District Other nearby stations: Aldgate and Tower Gateway Train fares

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This hands-on beachcombing experience will show you a different side of the River Thames.

Mudlarking with the Shard in the backgroundPhoto: viator.com
Mudlarking with the Shard in the background

Also known as mudlarking, this fun (and muddy!) hobby will see you exploring the edge of the river at low tide where centuries-old artifacts, discarded ceramics, clay pipes, pottery fragments and other interesting objects sometimes wash up in the water.

Mudlarking with St. Paul's Cathedral in the backgroundPhoto: viator.com
Mudlarking with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background

A local guide will accompany your small group of no more than 15 people down to the water's edge and supply you with a pair of gloves and some plastic bags to put your finds in. They will also help you identify any treasures that you might find and provide some historical insights.

Note: You definitely need to wear a sturdy pair of hiking boots or wellington boots because the foreshore is very stony, and you never know what you might step on. You should also expect to get very muddy.

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How to get to Tower Hill

Bus and train fares to Tower Hill
Fare zone Cash Oyster & Contactless Travelcard
Single fare Single fare Daily cap One day
Peak Off-peak Peak Off-peak Any­time Off-peak
Bus (all zones) n/a £1.75 £5.25 £6
Train (zone 1) £7 £2.90 £2.80 £8.90 £8.90 £16.60(zone 1-4) £16.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-2) £7 £3.50 £2.90 £8.90 £8.90
Train (zone 1-3) £7 £3.80 £3.10 £10.50 £10.50
Train (zone 1-4) £7 £4.60 £3.40 £12.80 £12.80
Train (zone 1-5) £7 £5.20 £3.60 £15.30 £15.30 £23.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-6) £7 £5.80* £3.80* £16.30 £16.30
* Journeys between zone 1 and Heathrow are always charged at the peak rate. Prices are correct as of
Bus No.15, 42, 78, 100 and 343 all stop near Tower Hill. The closest train station is Tower Hill Circle District. Plan your journey from Bank, Charing Cross, Earl’s Court, Euston, King’s Cross St. Pancras, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Paddington, Victoria, Waterloo or another station:

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