Over het museum
The Golden Hinde in Southwark is a full-size reconstruction of the galleon in which Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world between 1577 and 1580, the first English ship to complete a circumnavigation. The original vessel was eventually lost to rot and neglect.
The replica was inspired by the 400th anniversary of the voyage, when two Californian businessmen formed a company to build a new ship. Naval architect Loring Christian Norgaard spent three years studying manuscripts and evidence on sixteenth-century ships to design it, as no detailed plans of Drake's ship survived. It was built with traditional methods and materials, including English oak, elm and pine, at the Hinks shipyard in Appledore, Devon, where the keel was laid in 1971.
Since 1996 the ship has been moored in St Mary Overie Dock at Bankside, where it is run as a museum covering two histories 400 years apart: Drake's circumnavigation and the voyages of the reconstruction in the twentieth century. Visitors explore the decks and cabins on their own or with crew members, and the ship also hosts school programmes, living history days, events and private hire.
Hoogtepunten
- Full-size reconstruction of a 16th-century galleon
- Four levels to explore, from the gun deck to the cabin
- Audio guide in English and Spanish included in the ticket
- Crew-led tours and living history programmes for schools
- Moored at St Mary Overie Dock near Southwark Cathedral
Vaste collectie
- The Golden Hinde – Visitors explore the four decks of a full-size replica galleon and learn about Drake's circumnavigation of 1577 to 1580 and the building and voyages of the reconstruction.
- Beheerder
- Golden Hinde Ltd
Toegangsprijzen & kortingen
| Volwassenen | £ 6 |
|---|---|
| Met korting | £ 6Children aged 3 to 16 and concessions |
| Kinderen & jongeren | £ 6gratis t/m 2 jaar · Ages 3 to 16 pay £6; under-3s are free. |
| Gezinnen | £ 20Family of four. |
The ticket includes an audio guide in English and Spanish. Tickets can be booked online, where a booking fee applies, or bought at the door.
Toegankelijkheid
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk: niet aanwezig
- Lift: niet aanwezig
- Aangepast toilet: niet aanwezig
- Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
- Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
- Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
- Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
- Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
- Audiodescriptie: geen informatie
The ship is reached by five steps from street level and there is no step-free access. On board, four levels are linked by steep stairs or vertical ladders, with narrow passages, low ceilings and uneven wooden floors. There are no public toilets or changing facilities for general visitors. Visitors with specific access needs are asked to contact the ship in advance, and an accessibility guide is available online.
Kinderen & gezin
Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen
| Toegang kinderen | gratis t/m 2 jaar |
|---|---|
| Gezinsticket | £ 20 · Family of four. |
- Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
- Verschoonruimte: niet aanwezig
- Kinderfeestjes
Children aged 3 to 16 pay a reduced price and under-3s are free. The ship offers seasonal family events such as a Halloween programme, hands-on school programmes and children's pirate parties with games, a treasure hunt and a feast on the lower deck. Steep stairs and ladders on board and the lack of changing facilities should be considered when visiting with young children.
Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
Met het openbaar vervoer
London Bridge station
The nearest Underground stations are London Bridge, Borough and Monument. Mainline stations nearby are London Bridge, Cannon Street, Blackfriars and Waterloo. Several bus routes stop close by. Thames Clippers serve London Bridge City Pier (6-minute walk) and Bankside Pier (8-minute walk).
Service & horeca
- Café: niet aanwezig
- Restaurant: niet aanwezig
Evenementen & zaalverhuur
- Ruimtes te huur
- Privéfeesten
- Zakelijke evenementen
- Bruiloften / trouwceremonies
The ship can be hired for corporate and private events, wedding ceremonies and receptions, children's parties, and filming and photography.
Aanvragen & detailsJe bezoek plannen
| Rondleidingen | ja |
|---|---|
| Audiotour | ja (EN, ES) |
| Aanbod voor scholen | ja |
| Goed om te weten | Visitors can explore the ship alone without booking, or a crew member can lead a guided tour. Educational programmes for early years to Key Stage 4 include day and overnight living history sessions, and group visits, shipyard tours and sleepovers can be arranged. |
