Book Halloween on The Hinde tickets & enjoy Halloween half-term activities in London
- Step aboard The Golden Hinde for a hauntingly historic Halloween experience for families
- Uncover Elizabethan superstitions, magical beliefs, and grisly tales from the high seas
- Enjoy hands-on workshops, eerie guided tours and a magical half-term trail
- Choose from multiple sessions and activities across the ship
- Celebrate Halloween in Southwark with a mix of folklore, fear, and family-friendly fun
- Visit The Golden Hinde, a full-size reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake’s famous galleon
Celebrate Halloween in London during October half-term
- Dates: 25th October – 2nd November 2025
- Multiple sessions daily: Magic at Sea Workshop: 11:00–12:30 & 14:30–16:00, Gory Stories Tour: 13:00–13:45, Half-Term Trail available throughout the day
- Age Restrictions: Magic at Sea: All ages welcome, Gory Stories: Recommended for ages 7+, Half-Term Trail: Family-friendly
- Location: The Golden Hinde, St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, London SE1 9DE
- Tickets include: All Halloween activities are free with general entry! Enjoy access to The Golden Hinde alongside Halloween activities. Donations welcome The Golden Hinde is independently run and appreciates support to keep history alive.
What’s On this Halloween on The Golden Hinde?
Get ready for a spine-tingling voyage into the magical and macabre world of Tudor sailors:
Magic at Sea Workshop:
- Discover sailor superstitions and magical beliefs from the Elizabethan era
- Explore charms, amulets, and protective spells used at sea
- Hunt for hidden runes around the ship and learn their meanings
- Create your own sailor’s charm or amulet to take home
Gory Stories Guided Tour:
- Hear shocking tales of superstition, witchcraft, and brutal punishments
- Learn about historical figures like John Dee and Francis Drake
- Explore grisly shipboard surgery and the world of the Barber Surgeon
- Not for the faint-hearted—packed with dark history and vivid storytelling
Half-Term Trail: Protection Charms & Pirate Runes
- Follow a self-guided trail around the ship
- Learn how sailors used symbols to ward off danger
- Create your own protective charm or rune-inspired design
Ready to explore the haunted history of the high seas? Book your Halloween on The Hinde tickets and set sail for a spooky adventure through Tudor folklore and fear this October half-term in London!