After Dark at The Golden Hinde: What Does It Mean to Rebuild the Past?

Step aboard The Golden Hinde after hours for a special one-night-only Heritage Open Days event, launching our year-long celebration of the ship’s 30th anniversary in St Mary Overie Dock next year.

Through expert talks and discussion, we’ll explore the 2025 Heritage Open Days theme - Architecture - through the lens of reconstruction: what does it mean to rebuild the past?

In partnership with Shakespeare’s Globe and The Rose Playhouse, our panel will reflect on the creative decisions, technical challenges, and philosophical debates behind architectural reconstruction. From timber frames to theatre stages, we’ll consider questions like:

- Where does authenticity lie - in materials, methods, or meaning?
- How do we preserve reconstructions themselves?
- What does it mean to build for purpose - not just display?
- Whose history is being reconstructed, and who is it for?

Confirmed speakers include Dr Will Tosh (Director of Education - Higher Education and Research - at Shakespeare’s Globe), Jon Greenfield (Reconstruction Architect for Shakespeare’s Globe), Toby Millinder (Lead Shipwright at The Golden Hinde), and Gary Lockley (Ship’s Manager at The Golden Hinde), with support from The Rose Playhouse.

Doors and bar open from 6.30pm, talks start at 7pm followed by a Q&A.

Expect expert talks, a lively Q&A, and informal networking in an atmospheric setting aboard this historic ship. Booking is essential as there are limited seats in our beautiful Hold!

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 17 September:

1830-2100, Doors and bar open 1830, Talk starts at 1900, Q&A at 2015

Location & directions

The Golden Hinde, St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, London, City of London, SE1 9DE

Directions:

We're easily reached by tube, train, bus, or river. The nearest Underground stations are London Bridge, Borough, and Monument. Nearby mainline stations include London Bridge, Cannon Street, Blackfriars, and Waterloo. Several bus routes stop close by, and Thames Clippers serve London Bridge City Pier (6 min walk) and Bankside Pier (8 min walk). For the best route, check the TfL website (https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/) or use Citymapper (https://citymapper.com/). For more details, please visit our website (https://www.goldenhinde.co.uk/visit/transport-links).

Contact on day:

Gary Lockley

Telephone number:

+442074030123

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking is essential, as space is limited to 40 seated places in the ship’s Hold. A waiting list will open once tickets are full. Tickets are available via TicketTailor link below.

Booking contact name:

Gary Lockley

Booking telephone number:

+442074030123

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://buytickets.at/thegoldenhinde/1804882

Accessibility details

Please note the ship is not currently wheelchair accessible and may be challenging for visitors with mobility impairments due to steep stairs, low ceilings, and no step-free access. Entry is via five steps from street level. Our team is happy to help where possible - please contact us in advance with any access needs. For full details, see our accessibility guide: https://www.goldenhinde.co.uk/visit/accessibility-2

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

40

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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