There's so much for kids to explore on board Cutty Sark: meet the cast of colourful characters, play interactive games, take a selfie on the main deck, touch the hull of the ship and see how the crew lived and worked at sea.

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A mum and her child watch on as a group of sea shanty singers perform at historic ship Cutty Sark

Sea shanty singers

Join our very own resident sea shanty groups on the Tween Deck as they bring the ship alive by singing traditional working songs the first weekend of every month.

Upcoming dates: 2 & 3 March, 6 & 7 April, 4 & 5 May, 1 & 2 June, 6 & 7 July.
Times: 11.45am, 12.45pm and 1.30pm

Meet the characters of Cutty Sark

Tap the arrows to see who you could discover on board. From the ship's cook to the captain himself, there's always somebody to see at Cutty Sark.

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Captain Woodget

James Robson The Cook

Nannie the Witch - the ship's figurehead

Jock Willis the ship's owner

Meet the characters in person!

Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea on board the world's fastest tea clipper.

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Tickets and prices

Please book tickets online in advance wherever possible. There's no limit to the time you can spend with us once you're here.

Limited tickets may be available if you turn up on the day, but to avoid disappointment we strongly advise booking in advance.

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Eat and drink

The Cutty Sark Café is located on the lower ground deck of the ship underneath the gleaming copper hull.

We serve deli combination sandwiches with classic British ingredients, cakes made fresh for you daily, cream teas, assorted snacks and children’s dishes, with many healthy options.

Please note that entry to this café is for Cutty Sark ticket-holders only.

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Facilities & access

Find useful information about facilities at our museums including cloakrooms, baby change and accessibility, and information for visitors with disabilities coming to any of our sites.

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Shop

Find the perfect Cutty Sark gift, from books and prints to models, toys and games. Visit us on board or shop online.

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COVID-19: information for visitors

COVID-19 measures have been reduced in line with current government guidance.

However, we still want to make sure that all visitors, staff and volunteers feel safe and comfortable when exploring our sites.

How we're keeping visitors safe

 

Tickets and Opening

Adult £16
Child £8

 

Open daily

10am-5pm (last entry 4.15pm)

 

  • Greenwich Station
  • Cutty Sark DLR
  • Maze Hill Station
  • Greenwich Pier

What’s On

Find family events at Cutty Sark.

Cutty Sark Toddler Time
Toddler running in front of the figureheads
Family fun

Cutty Sark Toddler Time

Listen, learn and play at Cutty Sark: bring your under-5s on a different adventure every week!
Wednesdays | 10.30am | 11.30am | 1.00pm | 2.00pm
£5 per adult
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Meet the characters of Cutty Sark
James Robson the cook, one of the characters you can meet on board Cutty Sark. He wears a flat cap and red scarf, and is pointing at the ship's rigging
Family fun

Meet the characters of Cutty Sark

Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail
Weekends and Fri-Mon in school holidays | 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Included with entry to Cutty Sark
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Easter holidays at Cutty Sark
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Family fun

Easter holidays at Cutty Sark

Climb aboard Cutty Sark and enjoy sea shanties, live performances and fantastic family activities across the Easter holidays
Activities throughout April | See page for details
Included with entry to the ship
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Family Membership

Join today and give your family the freedom to explore Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory and Planetarium plus special exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum for a whole year.

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Captain Woodget and kids with ropes

Cutty Sark

  • Explore the main deck
  • Walk beneath the ship
  • See how the crew lived
  • Family activities and interactives
  • Guaranteed entry time
  • Audio guide included
Adult from £18
Child from £9
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Royal Observatory

  • Walk the Prime Meridian line
  • See the best view in London
  • Guaranteed entry time
  • Audio guide included
  • Planetarium shows not included
Adult from £18
Child from £9
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Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass

  • Save 25% with combo ticket
  • Cutty Sark
  • Royal Observatory
  • Guaranteed entry time
  • Planetarium shows not included
Adult from £27
Child from £13.50
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Become a Member

  • Unlimited entry all year
  • Royal Observatory
  • Cutty Sark
  • Planetarium Shows
  • Special exhibitions
Direct Debit One-off
Individual: £50 Individual: £60
Family: from £60 Family: from £70
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