I was attracted to this due to my namesake Sir Francis Drake and the ship really is a little gem. There weren't many visitors on a cold grey November afternoon so I had lots of time and space to explore. Loved it. Great bit of English history that every school child should visit.

Our Captain needed to be rescued and we had to think fast. Did we ever make it out? Yes. How else could I write this review? Were we the Hinde team’s fave group that day? You bet! Did knowing this change my review? Not at all! The only question is..do you have what it takes to get out alive? We’ll what are you waiting for?!!

We visited on a day where it was “pay what you want” which swayed us to visit. Our tour guide (Gary?) was excellent and had us captivated from the start. The tour was quite pacy and we learned a lot. The only drawback is the very low decks so if you have back or mobility issues you might want to think about it. Very good for children who were involved in the tour throughout. Highly recommended as a good way to spend 45 mins and very educational. Other staff very friendly and helpful too.

I booked the Pirate Training for my son. To be honest I wasn't sure what to expect and I had set my expectations pretty low. What a pleasant surprise! The training was so much fun and my son absolutely loved it! He didn't want it to end and was asking to do it again! The crew is dressed as pirates and take the children around the ship, explaining a lot of things along the way. The children get to learn port, starboard, etc. They are shown in detail how cannons use to work. They do pirate work like lowering the anchor. They do a treasure hunt. They fight with foam swords. I would definitely recommend the Pirate Training to any children! The crew does a fantastic job!

We stumbled across this little gem with our kids. One of their staff mentioned they do little tours and talks and that entrance included a drink at the bar for adults. We went for a look around and were seriously impressed at how well the boat has been kept, and the knowledge of the staff. There were barely any other visitors, so we got lots of time to ask questions and look around. I’d recommend this only for people who are able and agile, as the ceilings are very very low. This takes less than an hour of your day and is right near lots of other historical points in London.

What a great trip. We went with our two little grandchildren, and Frankie went out of her way to spend some time with them and let them load up and fire one of the cannons on the gun-deck. That was the highlight of the morning for them, but they loved the whole experience. And so did we, the grandparents -- it's for all ages.

Brilliant experience for kids Pirate Training - my boys aged 7 and 9 learnt lots and had fun with the 2 pirate staff onboard. The staff acted and made it very interactive which kept them entertained while they explored all areas of the ship. Would thoroughly recommend and the surrounding area of Tower Bridge and Clink Street are also nice to see