The Golden Hinde

Visit The Golden Hinde for free on Saturday 7 September. The full-size reconstruction of the first English ship to circumnavigate the globe is berthed beside the River Thames next to Southwark Cathedral and Borough Market.

Circumnavigating the globe was incredibly difficult in the 16th century. Under the command of Sir Francis Drake, the crew faced considerable challenges including skirmishes, storms and scurvy. When you step on board the ship, you will get the opportunity to meet some of the crew members including the navigator who will recount the astonishing journey that the original ship took, the gunner who might ask for your help loading the canons and the barber-surgeon who has many gory tales to share.

Tickets for these special free Heritage Open Day tours must be booked in advance via The Golden Hinde's website. Tours will run every half hour from 10am to 4pm (last tour at 3.30pm).

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

Tours every half hour from 10am to 4pm

Location & directions

St. Mary Overies Dock, Cathedral Street, London, Greater London, SE1 9DE

Directions:

By tube We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest is London Bridge, Borough and Monument. To plan your journey and for up to date travel information, visit the TfL website. By mainline train The nearest train stations are London Bridge, Cannon Street, Blackfriars and Waterloo. Book train tickets with Trainline. By bus Buses stopping nearby are 17, 21, 35, 40, 43, 47, 48, 133, 141, 149, 343, 381, 344, 521, RV1. By river London Bridge City Pier (6 minutes walk) and Bankside Pier (8 minutes walk). Thames Clippers serves both piers. By bicycle Cycle parking is available in the area. The nearest Santander Cycles docking stations are Duke Street Hill, London Bridge and Park Street, Bankside. Plan your journey on TfL Cycling in London.

Contact on day:

Gary Lockley

Telephone number:

+442074030123

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Tickets must be booked in advance via The Golden Hinde's website: https://www.goldenhinde.co.uk/whats-on#activity-whats-on-75-heritage-open-day-event-543-heritage-open-day-at-the-golden-hinde

Booking contact name:

Gary Lockley

Booking telephone number:

+442074030123

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.goldenhinde.co.uk/whats-on#activity-whats-on-75-heritage-open-day-event-543-heritage-open-day-at-the-golden-hinde

Booking opens:

24 Jul 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

06 Sep 2024 11:00 PM

Accessibility details

The ship is not currently accessible for wheelchair users or visitors with mobility impairments. Please note there are steep stairs on the ship and low ceilings.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

50

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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