After Dark Museum Late: The Pearl of Bankside

Join us after dark for a special Heritage Open Days Museum Late marking 30 years of The Golden Hinde in Bankside.

Inspired by Everyday Histories, this evening explores what life was really like onboard during the ship’s earlier years - when she sailed across seas and later found her home in St Mary Overie Dock.

Through talks, storytelling and shared memories, hear from those connected to the ship’s journey across the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Discover the realities of living, working and sailing aboard a historic reconstruction - from daily routines to extraordinary voyages.

Set within the ship’s unique atmosphere, this relaxed evening invites you to step into recent history and celebrate the community that has shaped The Golden Hinde over three decades.

Doors and bar open from 6pm. Booking is preferred as there is limited capacity on our beautiful ship!

This event is part of Heritage Open Days 2026, themed around Everyday Histories.

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

Doors open 1800, activities from 1830, activities end & bar closes 2030; ship closes at 2100

Location & directions

The Golden Hinde, St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, London, Greater 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/).

Contact on day:

Aimee Parnell

Telephone number:

+442074030123

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Booking is recommended due to limited capacity. Booking (via TicketTailor) opens mid–late August.

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://drive.google.com/file/d/1usLqs2uQzv10I1WJYGHUAC4wflI9fuOR/view

Additional information

Estimated duration:

3 hour(s)

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