Golden Hind Museum Ship
Golden Hind Museum Ship
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
About
The Golden Hind in Brixham Harbour, is one of only two full sized replicas in the world of 16th century explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake's famous ship. The Ship has been a feature of picturesque Brixham harbour for over fifty years, entertaining and educating thousands of visitors during this time - as well as being featured on many tv programmes and films. The Ship is open come rain or shine and is an all weather attraction with many indoor displays as well as wide open decks and on-board activities.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Surinder K
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting & unusal museum
    Replica of the ship used by Sir Francis Drake. Very interesting museum with details and exhibits of the everyday life of the ship. You can walk around the ship, with links to an online guided tour, although there's plenty of posters too with the same information.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written July 9, 2023
  • Purpledoodle
    19 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    An interesting museum
    Definitely worth a visit even though it is in need of repair in places. Very interesting tour with lots of facts. The audio files did not work when you went below deck but there was plenty of informational to read around the ship. The displays and general condition of the ship were tired and need some care.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written August 5, 2023
  • kim
    Hayling Island, United Kingdom6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best sleepover ever!
    We stayed on board the ship for a whole night and honestly what an experience! The queens cabin with a huge bed and tele was very comfy and the bunk beds for the children were just so wonderful! Perfect for little pirate fans! If staying on board you get the whole ship to yourself to explore all night long. You haven’t experienced hide and seek until you’ve played it on a pirate boat! And the treasure hunt was the nicest of touches. The kids were absolutely made up with their treasure. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a slightly quirky sleepover. The only thing I will say is that the gang plank did squeak all night long so it may keep you up 🏴‍☠️
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written August 9, 2023
  • GCT1978
    Maldon, United Kingdom92 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice little ship to walkthrough and learn something
    Really interesting little ship. Loads of information around and little quiz/stamp card for the children to complete. Some really interesting areas and well worth a visit. Only takes about an hour to complete but a good little fun place to visit in a great location
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written August 10, 2023
  • Emma B
    Gloucester, United Kingdom33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Golden gem in Brixham Harbour
    Lovely walk around this historical replica. The kids loved the treasure trail with stamps. And they learned things along the way. We only took about half hour with the kids but probably could of spent a good hour reading all the signs and taking all of it in. Very good experience and not too badly priced. Kids loved they got a diamond and certificate at the end too. Lady on entrance was very friendly and warming.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written August 19, 2023
  • Marge247
    Aylesbury, United Kingdom103 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must-do
    This is one of only two full size replicas of the Golden Hind. Well worth a visit for the fascinating history. Plenty to see and read about and also has bad 'dad jokes', a challenge to see how many little skeletons you can find and a 'how to find yee pirate name' to keep younger ones amused. Would recommend :-)
    Visited August 2023
    Written August 21, 2023
  • Erin W
    Cheltenham, United Kingdom150 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice thing to do with kids.
    Enjoyable and informative, my children enjoyed the pirate feel of the ship but there is also lots of information and interesting displays in a small space. Only down side is it is quite expensive given it is small and you are not on very long. Well worth doing once.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written August 24, 2023
  • LlamaK
    Bedfordshire, United Kingdom159 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great visit
    We had a great time exploring the Golden Hind, really informative, great free downloadable audio tour to your smartphone. Took roughly an hour 45 for 2 adults to explore, including reading all the information boards. ‘Walking the plank’ was a fun little addition.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written September 17, 2023
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Wolfie60
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, UK35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
Always go on the golden hind whenever I'm in Brixham so many good memories when I was a child my children it's always been a big part of Brixham so many seafaring facts and history to learn about this famous ship
Written February 17, 2024
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Anthony A
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
It was a really lovely ship and it was a comfortable bed I would recommend going to see and stay on the ship
Written January 4, 2024
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Peter S
2 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
We drove over an hour to Brixham on 6th October. It was a really nice day and the website said the ship was open. We arrived around 11. am and the ship and ticket kiosk were closed. There was no sign up explaining why so we checked the website whilst on the quayside and it said the ship was open. We looked again after lunch, still closed and still no sign. Very disappointing.
Written October 15, 2023
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Franz W
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Solo
Great experience, fun yet educational. Good shop with souvenirs, Brixham Harbour is so beautiful. Allow 45 -60 minutes
Written October 15, 2023
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LlamaK
Bedfordshire, UK159 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We had a great time exploring the Golden Hind, really informative, great free downloadable audio tour to your smartphone. Took roughly an hour 45 for 2 adults to explore, including reading all the information boards.

‘Walking the plank’ was a fun little addition.
Written September 17, 2023
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Erin W
Cheltenham, UK150 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Enjoyable and informative, my children enjoyed the pirate feel of the ship but there is also lots of information and interesting displays in a small space. Only down side is it is quite expensive given it is small and you are not on very long. Well worth doing once.
Written August 24, 2023
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Marge247
Aylesbury, UK103 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
This is one of only two full size replicas of the Golden Hind. Well worth a visit for the fascinating history. Plenty to see and read about and also has bad 'dad jokes', a challenge to see how many little skeletons you can find and a 'how to find yee pirate name' to keep younger ones amused. Would recommend :-)
Written August 21, 2023
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Emma B
Gloucester, UK33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Lovely walk around this historical replica. The kids loved the treasure trail with stamps. And they learned things along the way. We only took about half hour with the kids but probably could of spent a good hour reading all the signs and taking all of it in. Very good experience and not too badly priced. Kids loved they got a diamond and certificate at the end too. Lady on entrance was very friendly and warming.
Written August 19, 2023
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GCT1978
Maldon, UK92 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Really interesting little ship. Loads of information around and little quiz/stamp card for the children to complete. Some really interesting areas and well worth a visit. Only takes about an hour to complete but a good little fun place to visit in a great location
Written August 10, 2023
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kim
Hayling Island, UK6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Family
We stayed on board the ship for a whole night and honestly what an experience! The queens cabin with a huge bed and tele was very comfy and the bunk beds for the children were just so wonderful! Perfect for little pirate fans! If staying on board you get the whole ship to yourself to explore all night long. You haven’t experienced hide and seek until you’ve played it on a pirate boat! And the treasure hunt was the nicest of touches. The kids were absolutely made up with their treasure. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a slightly quirky sleepover. The only thing I will say is that the gang plank did squeak all night long so it may keep you up 🏴‍☠️
Written August 9, 2023
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