EVENTS
All the latest events from National Historic Ships UK, our Shipshape Network projects, and the UK historic vessel sector. Holding an event you'd like us to promote? Email us at info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
Course: Build a Boat in a Week with Archipelago Folkschool
5-12 September 2026, Isle of Mull. Build a Kayak or Canoe.
Thames Festival 2026: Culture Cargo on SB Raybel
5-19 September, Gravesend & London. A travelling programme of performances, conversations and creative encounters onboard a historic sailing barge
Summer Shipyard tours are back at The Golden Hinde
Sunday 6th September 2026, The Golden Hinde, London
Course: 40 Week Boat Building Course
Course starts 7 Sept 2026, 22 Feb 2027 or 13 Sep 2027, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis
Centre for Port & Maritime History 30th Anniversary Conference
Thursday 10th + Friday 11th September 2026, Liverpool.
Heritage Open Days 2026
11-20 September, England. Our annual round-up of the historic vessels and Shipshape projects opening to the public for this free festival