Golden Hinde

The Golden Hinde is a ship replica moored in Southwark near the Thames and recreates the structure of a 16th-century merchant vessel. The reconstruction was built using historical records and traditional shipbuilding methods to achieve authenticity in its design and layout.

The original vessel completed a voyage around the world in the 1570s and was one of few English ships to survive such a route at that time. The current replica was built in the 1970s and stands today as a memorial to this maritime achievement.

The ship serves as a place where visitors experience maritime history through guided tours and demonstrations of traditional seafaring techniques. Walking its decks gives a sense of life aboard an Elizabethan vessel and the world of exploration it represents.

The ship is open to visitors on most days, with opening hours varying by season. Guests should expect narrow staircases and low ceilings typical of historical vessels, which requires some care when moving around the interior spaces.

After its construction, the vessel was used in numerous films and television productions, making it one of the most frequently filmed ships on screen. This long history as a film set has made it an unexpected part of modern popular culture.

Location: London Borough of Southwark

Height: 28.2 m

Length: 36.6 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Website: https://goldenhinde.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.50694,-0.09028

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07