Last year, Landsec unveiled the most intact Roman mausoleum found in the UK and some of the most complete mosaics ever found in London at The Liberty site.
With the site now fully excavated, Landsec want to give you another opportunity to see some of the fascinating finds up close. Led by MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology), they will be hosting Post-Ex Live, a FREE post-excavation event for the local community to discover what was found and what’s been learned about the history of the site in the process.
Follow us behind the scenes in this captivating shipyard tour. Discover the fascinating world of restoration and witness the rebirth of a historic vessel before your very eyes. Whether you’re an avid maritime enthusiast or simply curious about the art of shipbuilding this tour promises an unforgettable experience.
Please allocate 1 hour for your visit. The shipyard tour lasts 30 minutes, followed by a 30 minute tour of the ship.
To mark World Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday 2nd April, The Golden Hinde is running its very first relaxed opening from 10am to 12noon. We would like to welcome anybody who wants to explore the ship in a calm environment, including people with autism and other neurodiverse needs, as well as their siblings, family, and carers.
Admission: £6
Carers: Free
Visitors will be able to explore the ship, follow our family trail and handle some of the museum objects. There will be no pressure to take part in any of the activities.
To ensure the ship is as welcoming as possible we will also:
Each session will be 30 minutes long. You are welcome to stay longer but more people will be arriving after the 30 mins. We re-open to the general public at 12pm and, again, you are welcome to stay longer if you wish.
Please note:
As the number of visitors will be limited, tickets must be bought in advance. To book tickets, please email info@goldenhinde.co.uk
Imagine a world where nothing ever just disappears. Where stories and identities are preserved, celebrated, and shared for generations to come. Join Southwark Cathedral for an extraordinary evening as we welcome the renowned Dr Diarmuid Hester to deliver a captivating talk titled “Nothing Ever Just Disappears.” Through his thrilling exploration of queer identity and creativity, Dr Hester will take us on a journey through time, unveiling the hidden stories of seven remarkable lives and the spaces that shaped them.
Join the Thames Discovery Programme on a guided walk on the Thames foreshore at the Bankside.
Escape London’s crowds with our expert archaeologists and discover the archaeology of this iconic historic area.
Our guided foreshore walks help support our work to monitor and record the vulnerable archaeology on the Thames foreshore.
To celebrate Mother’s Day, The Golden Hinde is offering half-price tickets to come on board!
The full-scale reconstruction of the famous Elizabethan galleon, captained by Sir Francis Drake, is located just around the corner from Southwark Cathedral and Borough Market. During your visit, the ship’s “crew” will tell the fascinating story of the first English circumnavigation of the world and what it was like to live and sail aboard a 16th century ship.
Join one of our female pirate talks and be guided throughout the ship learning about legendary female pirates. Female Pirate tours will take place at 11am and 2pm and are included in admission price.
Visitors can either book tickets via The Golden Hinde’s website or just turn up on the day! Please check the website for opening times.
Price:
Adult: £3
Child: £3
Family of 4: £9
Under 3 years old: Free
To celebrate International Women’s History Month, we are focusing our weekend tours on women pirates. Historically, women were not allowed to remain on ships once they had set sail as it was thought to bring bad luck but some were not deterred by this.
Come and find out more about these fearless women:
Once the tour is finished you are welcome to stay aboard and explore the ship.
Tours are included in the admission price and will last 45 minutes.
Tours are suitable for all ages.
Come aboard The Golden Hinde this half term and discover what life was like for a Tudor sailor.
After the tour you can stay aboard to explore the ship.
Run time: 45 mins
Tours are included in the admission price and suitable for all ages.
Adult/Child: £6
Family of 4: £18
Under 3 years old: Free
On 28th January 1596 Sir Francis Drake died of dysentery off the coast of Panama.
Join the Barber Surgeon tour on 28th January at 11am to learn about the life and death of Sir Francis Drake, Tudor medicine and diseases.
The tour will last 45 minutes and is suitable for all ages.
The Barber Surgeon tour is part of the Pay What You Want event at The Golden Hinde. People taking part in the tour are invited to “Pay What You Want” as they exit the ship.
Booking is not essential.
From 8th to 31st January, all general visitors to The Golden Hinde are being invited to “Pay What You Want”.
Come aboard and explore The Golden Hinde. Discover the history behind the famous circumnavigation and pay what you feel your experience was worth as you leave.
‘Pay What You Want’ tickets can be booked online, or you can visit the ship without a ticket.
Please note, the ship is sometimes closed for private events. Please check the ‘visit us’ page for up to date opening times.
Discover Tudor Christmas traditions aboard The Golden Hinde. Throughout December take part in their Tudor Christmas trail. Learn all about the modern Christmas celebrations that originated during the 16th century and experience the holidays like an Elizabethan. Perfect for all ages, the Tudor trail is included in the admission price.
Please note the ship may be closed early for private events, please check the website for up to date opening times. The ship will be closed on 25th and 26th December.
Prepare to be horrified as The Golden Hinde peel back the pages of history to reveal the darkest and most spine-chilling tales ever told. Join their expert storytellers, dressed in period attire, as they guide you through centuries of bloodshed and brutality. “Gory Stories” is for those who crave a chilling encounter with the past, it’s an experience like no other.
Gory Stories is a family-friendly tour that explores our gruesome past leaving you both fascinated and horrified.
Celebrating the architecture of the impressive Victorian viaduct that sweeps through Bankside and the people and businesses who call the arches home, this special amateur photography exhibition captures new angles and perspectives of the Low Line. Under themes of architecture, hidden gems and humans of Bankside, amateur photographers were asked to submit images as part of a competition for Arch Day in July , a yearly celebration led by The Arch Company.
For one day only, visitors can see all the competition entries including the winning entry within Arch 23 on Southwark Street – an exciting new arts and culture space next to Flat Iron Square bar.
Love Your Arches is a free exhibition and will be open for one day only on 30 September from 13:00 – 18:00
Night Voyage
22nd July & 27th August
Take over The Golden Hinde for a whole night and sleep on the ship as you and your group become the new crew.
Dressed in Elizabethan costume, three colourful characters from the ship’s history will guide you about the ship and teach you the skills required to sail on a galleon.
With lightning-quick cannon drills with the excitable Gunner, mastery of the navigational arts with the ship’s Master and lurid tales from the grisly Barber Surgeon, the Golden Hinde’s Night Voyages are full of excitement and rich in atmosphere.
Parents and children will then bunker down for the night on the ship’s gundeck.
Suitable for children from 6 – 11 years old.
All children must be accompanied by adults.
The evening starts from 17:00 and finishes at 09:00 the next day.
You will need to bring your own sleeping gear (as if it were a camping trip).
Tudor dinner and breakfast included. If anyone in your group has food allergies, please let The Golden Hinde know.
There are no showers aboard the ship.
Further details will be emailed to you once your tickets have been purchased.
Please note this event requires a minimum of 20 people in order to run. If not enough tickets are sold, your tickets may be rescheduled to another available date or you will be refunded.
Friday, April 21, 2023
Join us as we celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
Join us as we mark the Coronation with worship, musical recitals, a talk and more.
Monday 1 May
Coronation Organ Spectacular | Simon Hogan (Sub Organist)
Featuring music by Elgar, Walton, and a sequence of music from Masters of the King’s Music.
Admission free, donations welcome.
Thursday 4 May
Defenders of the Faith | A Talk by Catherine Pepinster
6.30pm
During the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the Christian Church will take centre stage once again, as the established religion in England. But why does the Church have such prominence in state affairs, and should it keep this privileged position in 21st Century, multi-faith Britain? Join journalist, author, media commentator and broadcaster Catherine Pepinster to explore the powerful link between religion and the British monarchy from its earliest times, through to the Reformation, the Civil War, and the reconfigured wholesome family monarchy of Victoria and her successors, down to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II — and into the future as the new Defender of the Faith is crowned.
Tickets £5, available from Eventbrite.
Sunday 7 May
Celebratory Evensong and Launch of God Save the King
3pm
Join us at Southwark Cathedral for this special Service of Celebration as we mark the Coronation of King Charles III.
Join us for a special service of Choral Evensong to celebrate of the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort. All are welcome to hear prayers and Bible readings specifically selected for this momentous national occasion, with music by the Choir of Southwark Cathedral.
The service will be followed by the launch of God Save the King – A Guide to the National Anthem published by Hodder Faith. The Very Reverend Andrew Nunn, Dean of Southwark will be in conversation with Classic FM’s Anne-Marie Minhall who provided the introduction to this wonderful publication, and local artist Rosie Brooks who brought it to life with her colourful illustrations.
Copies of God Save the King – A Guide to the National Anthem will be available to purchase and Anne-Marie and Rosie will be available to sign copies.
Monday 8 May
Coronation Organ Spectacular | James Gough (Assistant Organist)
Music by Handel, Stanley, Boyce, Greene, and Walton.
Admission free, donations welcome.
Crossbones Graveyard is a unique place of peace and tranquility nestled in the heart of Bankside. It holds a deep cultural, historical and spiritual significance as it tells the history of London as seen from the bottom up.
As well as holding the mortal remains of 15,000 women, children and men, it also carries the memory of the Winchester Geese, the women who worked in the brothels and “stews” of the medieval Liberty of the Clink. Licensed by the Church to ply their prostitute trade but denied a Christian burial.
Join Jennifer Cooper, the Madam of Ceremonies at the Crossbones Vigil to Honour the Outcast, for a special tour of this fascinating garden of remembrance sharing stories of history, hypocrisy, poverty, riches, activism, spirituality and transformation!
Very Short Tours, only one hour, starting Over There (outside the Gates) and concluding Over ‘Ere (inside the Garden).
The tour is running on May 25th and June 1st from 12-1pm and June 8th and 15th from 5-6pm. Click here for more information and to book your free ticket.