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The Golden Hinde

£6Visit The Golden Hinde website ↗

£6 at the door; online booking costs extra · per adult

Climb aboard a reconstruction of Drake’s ship beside London Bridge. The decks and rigging give you something very different to explore together.

By London for a Tenner · Details checked 27 October 2026

The Golden Hinde's dark wooden bow, red and yellow trim, masts and rigging at its Southwark dock, with visitors alongside.
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Nearest station: London Bridge, Borough or Monument

Go to the ship at St Mary Overie Dock, beside Southwark Cathedral. General visitors have no public toilets on board.

Map of the meeting point ↗Walking directions from London Bridge ↗

Location notes checked 14 September 2026 · Provider information

What to expect

Buy on arrival for the listed price. The self-guided visit covers the reconstructed ship; special events have separate tickets. It is a good choice for curious friends comfortable with steep steps.

October 2026 early closing: 29 October at 5pm. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Check the official visitor page for further changes.

Price, without the small print

£6 · per adult. £6 at the door; online booking costs extra. Transport, food and optional extras are outside this activity price.

Before you go

We check details against official sources, but hours, prices and availability can change before this guide is updated. Please check the official website before travelling or booking.

Opening and timing: April–October: daily 10am–6pm; November–March: 10am–5pm. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Private hires can shorten these hours.

Booking: Pay at the door; check private closures.

Time to allow: 45–60 min. This is our estimate for a focused visit. Add time for travel, queues and any extra stops.

Access and taking a break

No step-free access. Expect five entrance steps, steep stairs or ladders, low ceilings and uneven floors.

There are no public toilets aboard. Plan a stop before your visit.

We have not audited a complete step-free route. If a particular access feature matters to you, confirm it with the organisation before travelling.

Put it into a plan

Sources and checks

Checked against published visitor information on 27 October 2026. This listing has not yet been verified directly by the organisation. Editorial visit lengths and suitability suggestions are our judgments.

  1. www.goldenhinde.co.uk — Admission and visitor informationChecked 11 September 2026
  2. www.goldenhinde.co.uk — Door admission and online fee condition, seasonal hours, September early closures, last entry, access and facilitiesChecked 16 September 2026
  3. www.goldenhinde.co.uk — £6 door admission, seasonal opening, last admission and future October 2026 early closing dates; this check does not reverify every access detail.Checked 5 October 2026
  4. www.goldenhinde.co.uk — Future October 2026 early closure times, including added 15 October and revised 17 October closing time; seasonal opening and last admission.Checked 12 October 2026
  5. www.goldenhinde.co.uk — Current October 2026 early closures; removed past 13, 15, 17 and 18 October notices and retained 20, 21, 22, 26 and 29 October at 5pm.Checked 19 October 2026
  6. www.goldenhinde.co.uk — Current October and published November–December 2026 early closures; removed passed 21 and 22 October notices and retained 26 and 29 October at 5pm. £6 door admission, seasonal hours and 30-minute last-admission rule reconfirmed.Checked 26 October 2026
  7. www.goldenhinde.co.uk — Current October and published November–December 2026 early closures; removed the passed 26 October notice and retained 29 October at 5pm. £6 door admission, seasonal hours and the 30-minute last-admission rule remain unchanged.Checked 27 October 2026

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