Family Summer Adventures at The Golden Hinde
Science of Seafaring: What’s a Quadrant?
Family workshop | Free with admission | Ages 6+
Learn how Tudor sailors used the stars to navigate across the seas. In this hands-on workshop, build your own working quadrant and discover how explorers measured their position at sea. Drop in any time during the session and take home a piece of history.
When: 19 July to 9 August
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Location: The Hold
Science of Seafaring: What’s a Compass?
Family workshop | Free with admission | Ages 4+
Explore the science of direction by creating your own compass rose. Learn how sailors used magnetic north, then design and decorate your own using craft materials and upcycled textures. A creative drop-in for curious minds.
When: 10 August to 31 August
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Location: The Hold
The Sail of Stories
Creative activity | Free with admission | Ages 4+
Design your own coat of arms and contribute to a giant collaborative flag. Learn about the people who sailed on The Golden Hinde, then add your own symbol to their story through fabric, thread and colour. Add your voice to the voyage.
When: 19 July to 31 August
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Location: The Hold
Shipmate Stories Trail
Self-guided trail | Free with admission | Ages 3+
Follow a trail of real stories across the ship. Meet the original crew through interactive signage and costumes, and discover the hidden lives behind the voyage. A gentle, family-friendly experience that brings history to life.
When: 19 July to 31 August
Time: All day
Location: Throughout the ship
| Age group | All ages |
| Adult | £6 |
| Child | £6 |
| Group of 4 | £20 |
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