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Build Your London - From Rubbish to Residence

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

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

A hands-on, family-friendly workshop onboard The Golden Hinde where you can create London landmarks and dream homes from recycled materials. Explore architecture, sustainability, and history while helping build a giant map of Southwark’s skyline!

A collage of London’s skyline - as part of the ‘Build Your London - From Rubbish to Residence’ family workshop, where creativity meets sustainability and local history.

Workshop table setup with scissors, glue sticks, and a “Reserved for workshop” sign.

Children’s hands creating recycled artwork with colourful paper, pens, and plastic scraps.

Build Your London - From Rubbish to Residence
Sunday 14 September & Saturday 20 September | 10am-12pm

Step aboard The Golden Hinde and get creative! This fun, interactive workshop invites families to explore the theme of architecture through art, history, and sustainability. Using recycled and found materials, you'll reimagine London’s iconic skyline - from The Shard to St Paul’s - and design your very own dream building, inspired by the city’s past and present.

Sessions are designed for children aged 6 and up (accompanied by an adult) and encourage curiosity, hands-on making, and big-picture thinking. Participants will explore historic images, sketch ideas, and build using paper, glue, tape, and more. Your creations will contribute to a growing community artwork: a giant digital map of Southwark showing what London might look like if we all helped shape it.

This workshop sparks conversation about the history of housing in Southwark, what makes a landmark, and how we can turn “rubbish” into something beautiful.

Please note:

- Children must remain within sight of their accompanying adult
- Sessions run on a staggered entry basis: 10am or 11am
- You’ll have access to the rest of the ship before or after your workshop session

Free to attend, but booking is essential.

This event is part of Heritage Open Days 2025, themed around architecture.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:
1000-1200, sessions run at 1000 and 1100
Saturday 20 September:
1000-1200, sessions run at 1000 and 1100

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/). 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 places are limited to 30 active participants per session. You can join at any point during your booked hour, which includes access to the rest of the ship. All children must be accompanied by an adult, but please only book for those taking part (e.g. two tickets for two children if you're not participating). A waiting list will open once sessions 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://www.tickettailor.com/events/thegoldenhinde/1804833

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. There are no public toilets or changing facilities for general visitors. 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:
30
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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