Make room for
a little wonder.

Opening times

All times are local to London.

November to March

10:00–17:00 · Every dayLast admission 30 minutes before closing

April to October

10:00–18:00 · Every dayLast admission 30 minutes before closing

Closures

25 and 26 DecemberThe ship occasionally closes early for private events

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Finding the ship

The Golden Hinde is moored in St Mary Overie Dock on Cathedral Street, on Bankside, a few minutes’ walk from London Bridge station.

• By train or Underground: London Bridge is the nearest station; Borough and Monument Underground stations are also close.
• By river: London Bridge City Pier is about six minutes’ walk away and Bankside Pier about eight.
• Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

• No public toilets on board, so plan ahead.
• An audio guide in English and Spanish, included with admission.
• Decks and cabins to explore at your own pace.
• Cafés and restaurants nearby on Bankside.

Wear flat shoes: the ship has steep stairs, vertical ladders and low ceilings. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

A visit that works for you

Access to the ship is by five steps from street level, and there is no step-free access. Inside, the levels are connected by steep stairs or vertical ladders, with narrow passages, low ceilings and uneven wooden floors. Contact us before booking if you have access needs.

• Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
• If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
• Ask Golden Hinde staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Explore the ship thoughtfully

• Hold the handrails on the steep stairs and ladders, and mind your head under the low beams.
• Keep children close on the stairs, ladders and open decks.
• Leave the ship’s fittings, cannon and rigging untouched.
• Follow the guidance of the ship’s team.
• Restoration work may close some areas aboard.

A little care helps protect the ship for everyone.

Make time for a pause

There is no café on board, but Bankside and the streets around London Bridge have cafés and restaurants for a meal before or after your visit.

• Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
• Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
• Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Allow extra time if you want to linger on every deck.

A few details worth planning

• Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
• Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
• Start in the right place: go to the ship in St Mary Overie Dock on Cathedral Street and follow your ticket’s instructions.
• Dress for a ship: flat shoes for ladders and stairs, a layer for the weather and a charged phone make the visit easier.
• Leave space to linger: allow extra time for the gun deck and the cabins.