Natural landmarks · South West England
Golden Hind
In or near Dittisham.
Golden Hind — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Tom Jolliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Churston · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Golden Hind is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Golden Hind is a full-size replica of Sir Francis Drake's Tudor galleon located in South Devon. Visitors can explore the ship's five decks and learn about its history through an audio tour and interactive activities.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Golden Hind is a historical replica of the galleon used by Sir Francis Drake during his circumnavigation of the globe. Located in South-West England, it serves as a museum and educational resource. The vessel is notable for its detailed construction and representation of 16th-century naval architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3965, -3.5129
- District
- Torbay
- Parish
- Brixham
- Postcode
- TQ5 8EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Churston — 3.1 km
- Official site
- goldenhind.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/588129914 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Golden Hind?
- Golden Hind is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ5 8EH), in the parish of Brixham.
- What is Golden Hind?
- Golden Hind — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Golden Hind?
- The nearest railway station is Churston, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ5 8EH.
- Is Golden Hind a protected site?
- Yes — Golden Hind is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Golden Hind free to visit?
- Yes, Golden Hind is free to enter.
- How do I get to Golden Hind?
- The nearest railway station is Churston, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ5 8EH.