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Golden Hinde
Up to an hour
Climb aboard the historic English galleon captained by Sir Francis Drake, the Golden Hinde.
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Overview
Step back in time aboard the Golden Hinde – London’s only Elizabethan maritime museum! Moored on the Thames, this full-size reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake’s galleon is a faithful tribute to the original that sailed around the globe.
A visit on deck is a great day out if you’re looking for family things to do in London. Adults and kids alike can enjoy exploring the ship and admire its cannons, carved golden figurehead and towering masts, all handcrafted using traditional techniques and materials. Head below deck to discover how the crew lived and worked in cramped conditions and get a feel for life at sea in Tudor times.
Short talks and guided tours run at scheduled times, and on selected dates, costumed characters may also be on hand to bring the ship’s story to life (availability not guaranteed with entry).
Whether you’re fascinated by maritime history or simply looking for an engaging day out with the kids, a visit to the Golden Hinde offers an immersive glimpse into the age of exploration.
The Golden Hinde highlights
Enjoy a great day out at London’s only Elizabethan maritime museum
Talks/tours and occasional costumed crew at select times (subject to availability)
Cannons and the iconic golden figurehead
Facts
Drake’s skills as a naval commander were so feared that many of his enemies became convinced that he was a practitioner of witchcraft. Superstitious Spanish mariners whispered tales of how Drake possessed a magic mirror that allowed him to spy the location of all the ships on the sea, and there were rumors that he was in league with a demon or even Satan himself.
In the 17th Century, the original Golden Hinde which was kept at the Deptford dockyard rotted and was broken up, the best remaining timber was made into a chair presented to the Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford.
The current ship was designed by Californian naval architect Loring Christian Norgaard.
Special events
For events and interactive elements hosted by the Golden Hinde, check the official site.
What's included
Includes general admission plus any scheduled talks/tours running at the time of your visit (where available).
Explore the vessel to discover what life on board an Elizabethan galleon was like and learn about naval commander Drake’s life at sea.
Where you'll be
St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, London, GBHow to get there
London Bridge Borough
London Bridge
Standard opening hours
Golden Hinde will be closed at various dates and times for maintenance and private functions. Please call 0207 403 0123 before your visit for more information or visit the website before your visit.
Awesome experience
Little RedReally awesome experience I wouldn't have done if I didn't have the pass
Great Experience!
B-darlingLovely step into the past. A quick tour of a historic ship. I enjoyed the tour and the history.
Ehhh
JennyBeat part of this was the pint I had Nextdoor. Mostly of it was under renovation.
Golden hinde
GemmaGood to explore and visit history hands on. Plus the visit supports the current team to manage it. Short visit but interesting. We were rushing but heard some of the tour which was interesting and enthusiastically delivered.
A hands-on experience
MotherOfABrickFanPerfect for getting an idea on how life would have looked and felt like on a pirate ship. Especially with the entertaining guided tour.
Amazing real ship
Michael A.Nice quick tour of a real ship, fascinating to see this restored ship!
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