Schools, colleges, and universities
Curriculum focused school trips to London
Join us for an exciting programme of curriculum-linked activities for primary schools, secondary schools, and higher education using the river as an outdoor classroom.
Outreach workshops
KS2 outreach workshops (including our free PLA workshop for qualifying schools) looking at the river, its wildlife, human impacts, its geography and the role the port made in making London a major city.
Online learning via Zoom
Experience our key learning programmes delivered remotely. Sessions are delivered by one of our highly skilled team using Zoom, or similar, and feature a reusable activity pack sent to your class.
Thames learning boat trips
Thanks to a collaboration with the Golden Salamander we are now able to offer unique learning trips on a boat. Our programmes combine geography and history learning with a boat trip
Collaborative university field trip programmes
Thames-based fieldwork in geography, history, biology, and ecology. Work with our team of experts to answer your London fieldwork needs.
Contact Thames Explorer
Contact us to make a booking or for more information about any of our school, college or university programmes.
020 8742 0057
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Tours and walks along the Thames foreshore
Scheduled tours along the Thames foreshore
Including our popular Footsteps of Mudlarks programme – adults and families can learn more about the Thames archaeology or ecology with one of our expert guides.
Private tours for groups to explore the foreshore
Take a private tour if you have a specific interest in the history or ecology of the Thames or are looking for a more personal tour for yourself or your group.
Introducing you to the work of the Thames Explorer Trust
Established in 1988, the Thames Explorer Trust is an educational charity. We want everyone to have the chance to explore and get to know the River Thames from Kew to Greenwich and beyond. We offer: River visits and remote learning packages for schools, community groups, families, and adults; and a consultancy service, offering expert advice on a range of Thames issues.
Our Funders
Our supporting partners
Our activities and events are offered at these key sites of interest along the Thames.
The London Museum of Water and Steam Brentford; Chiswick Pier Trust; Linden House Hammersmith, Fulham Palace; Museum of London Docklands; Old Royal Naval College Greenwich, Trafalgar Rowing Club Greenwich and Hermitage Moorings.