Shipyard Stories: Make & Create on The Golden Hinde

Shipyard Stories: Make & Create on The Golden Hinde
Saturday 12 September 10am-12pm

Celebrate the craft and creativity behind The Golden Hinde with this family-friendly shipyard experience, inspired by the 2026 Heritage Open Days theme Everyday Histories.

This special session also forms part of our 30th anniversary celebrations marking the arrival of The Golden Hinde into St Mary Overie Dock in September 1996, where she has remained a much-loved part of Bankside for three decades.

Begin with a taster of our Shipyard Tour, where you’ll step into our working shipyard and discover how traditional skills and hands-on craftsmanship continue to shape the ship you see today.

Then head into the atmospheric Hold for a hands-on creative workshop. Families will design and make their own ship-inspired piece - from figureheads to symbolic designs that tell a story.

This relaxed session shines a light on the everyday work of shipwrights - past and present - and invites younger visitors to imagine their own role in the ship’s continuing story.

Perfect for families with children aged 6+, with activities designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and storytelling.

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 session

Free to attend, but booking is essential.

Timings

Saturday 12 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/).

Contact on day:

Aimee Parnell

Telephone number:

+442074030123

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Free to attend but booking is essential. Limited capacity per session. 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

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

Check out our online channels

Back to results