Head south of the river to join this Pirate Academy at The Golden Hinde with children’s author Justin Somper.

Award winning author Justin Somper invites you to join him on board The Golden Hinde for a swashbuckling family adventure on the high seas featuring his Pirate Academy story. After Justin’s session, the crew of the ship will give you pirate lessons in loading the cannon and raising the anchor. You are then free to explore The Golden Hinde and unleash your inner pirate!

When: 3rd August 11am & 2pm

Where: The Golden Hinde, St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, London SE1 9DE

Ticket price: Adult £6, Child £15 (includes copy of Pirate Academy book, drink and all activities)

Find out more and book here

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Justin will introduce you to the key characters and story of his new book series – Pirate Academy. Set in 2507, the oceans have risen and a new golden age of piracy is dawning. Students in Barracuda Class at the elite Pirate Academy attend lessons ranging Knots Class and Sailing to Combat Workshop. The teachers are, of course, all legendary pirate captains. Pirate Academy has been described by author and former Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell as “a gloriously action-packed adventure, full of characters you really care about.”

In this interactive event, Justin will get you thinking about your own pirate ship and what lessons you’d like to add to the Barracudas’ timetable.

After Justin’s session, the crew of the ship will give you pirate lessons in loading the cannon and raising the anchor. You are then free to explore The Golden Hinde and unleash your inner pirate!

Don’t forget your pirate hats, cutlasses and parrots!

Age: 8 – 12 year olds
Duration: 2 hours ( 30min book talk, 30min pirate lesson, 1hr to explore the ship and book signing)