The Golden Hinde
Museums & Science Centres · London, Inner London
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Closed — opens tomorrow at 10am
🏠 Indoor0–11–33–55–88–1212–16EducationalBirthday parties
What’s there
- Birthday parties
Only facilities we’ve confirmed are listed — anything missing here we simply haven’t checked, rather than know to be absent.
A family can climb aboard a full-scale reconstruction of the galleon in which Francis Drake sailed around the world in 1577 to 1580. Visitors explore the ship on their own at any time, or join a crew member for a guided walk through the decks and cabins to hear the story of the circumnavigation. The ship is spread over four levels linked by steep stairs and ladders, with low ceilings and narrow passages, so it suits older children more than toddlers. Schools use the ship for one-hour programmes, and there are pirate-themed sessions, an escape room and children's parties aboard. Admission includes an audio guide in English and Spanish. The ship sits beside the Thames close to London Bridge and Shakespeare's Globe, making it an easy addition to a day exploring Bankside.
Summer hours (April to October) run 10:00–18:00.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
- Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
- Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
- Wet wipes
- Small first aid kitPlasters solve more days out than anything else here.
- Bum bag
- Changing mat
- Toddler reins
- Car window sunshade
- Rucksack
- Colouring book and pencils
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