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Welcome Aboard
The Golden Hinde is a museum of two histories, 400 years apart: the circumnavigation of Francis Drake in 1577-80, and the voyages of the reconstruction in the 20th Century.
Since The Golden Hinde was invited into her current Bankside home in St. Mary Overie Dock in 1996, she has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors onboard to experience a living piece of history where the past comes to life. The ship also serves as a unique venue for live music, weddings, an escape room, and a diverse range of other events throughout the year.
Opening times
November - March
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
April - October
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
The ship is occasionally closed for private functions, please see our Opening Times to avoid disappointment. Early closures are listed below:
4th Oct 17:00 - 18:00
5th Oct 17:00 - 18:00
8th Oct 16:00 - 18:00
10th Oct 15:00 - 18:00
11th Oct 13:00 - 18:00
12th Oct 15:00 - 18:00
14th Oct 13:30 - 18:00
18th Oct 10:00 - 14:00
22nd Oct 16:00 - 18:00
27th Oct 15:00 - 18:00
31st Oct All day
Tickets
General Admission
| Adults | £6 |
| Children (3 – 16) | £6 |
| Family of 4 | £20 |
| Under 3 | Free |
Tickets can be booked online (booking fee applies) or purchased on the door.
Please note: Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
Accessibility
The Golden Hinde is a full-scale wooden reconstruction of a 16th Century galleon and retains many original Tudor ship features.
Access to the ship is via five steps from street level, and there is no step-free access. On board, there are four levels connected by steep stairs or vertical ladders. Expect narrow passages, low ceilings, and uneven wooden floors.
There are no public toilets or changing facilities for general visitors.
While not fully accessible to all, our team is happy to help wherever possible. If you have specific access requirements, contact us in advance so we can support your visit.
For full accessibility details, see our Accessibility Guide.
Getting Here
We're easily reached by tube, train, bus, or river.
The nearest Underground stations are London Bridge, Borough, and Monument. Nearby mainline stations include London Bridge, Cannon Street, Blackfriars, and Waterloo.
Several bus routes stop close by, and Thames Clippers serve London Bridge City Pier (6 min walk) and Bankside Pier (8 min walk).
For the best route, check the TfL website or use Citymapper.
