Open Foreshore Sessions 25th & 26th July

This annual event will centre around public access to the Thames foreshore at the Tower of London, the only time of the year when this is possible. The foreshore here is an outstanding archaeological resource, with finds giving evidence for 2,000 years of activity at the site. Make no mistake – this is real archaeology, really from the Tower of London! Related activities (on dry land!) will involve the City of London Archaeological Society, Thames 21, Thames Discovery Programme, the Royal Armouries, the Port of London Authority and others. The event makes everything as hands-on as possible, with real artefacts as well as replicas, and a wide variety of activities relating not only to archaeology but also ecology, river safety, armour and art. You can find out more about the COLAS events on their website

Find out more on the Historic Royal Palaces website

Times

Foreshore access depends entirely on tidal conditions. Low tide access this year is expected to be from approximately 10:30 am until 12:30 pm on Saturday and approximately 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Sunday. These timings are dependant on the tides and may vary. There will be a variety of activities on Tower Wharf between 10 am and 4:00 pm on both days. In the interests of public, staff and volunteers’ safety, Historic Royal Palaces and its partners in this event reserve the right to vary times and access arrangements depending on tidal circumstances. Access to the foreshore is strictly controlled because of the tidal nature of the river Thames.

How to get there

Tube: Tower Hill
Rail: Fenchurch Street or London Bridge
Bus: 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1
River: Tower Pier

Use the link below to plan your journey: