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.
Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience
Climb the famous masts of this iconic ship as the Rig Climb Experience returns to Cutty Sark from 16 May. Suitable for ages 10+
Take a look at all you can do on board
May half term at Cutty Sark
It's all happening on board Cutty Sark this May half term - discover the fun family activities you can enjoy on the iconic tea clipper
Meet the Cutty Sark Characters
Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail
Sea shanty singers
Join our resident sea shanty groups at Cutty Sark on the first weekend of every month as they sing traditional maritime songs
Ship Mates
Hop aboard Cutty Sark for sensory sessions for under 5s!
Play boxes at Cutty Sark
Look out for our fun activity kits around the ship
Explore the captain's cabin
Explore the captain's quarters and discover more about how the crew lived, where they ate and slept.
Explore Cutty Sark's main deck
Do you have what it takes to steer 963 tons of Victorian tea clipper on the high seas?
Pick up a family trail
Pick up one of the family trails and find out about people, fun facts and stories on board Cutty Sark
Top things to do at Cutty Sark
From the dizzy height of the main mast to the surprises below deck, step aboard and discover the best Cutty Sark has to offer
Plan your visit to Cutty Sark
Opening times, tickets, visitor information and helpful guides to Greenwich's historic ship
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Plan your visit
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.
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.
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.
Shop
Find the perfect Cutty Sark gift, from books and prints to models, toys and games. Visit us on board or shop online.
Tickets and Opening
| Adult | £16 |
|---|---|
| Child | £8 |
- Greenwich Station
- Cutty Sark DLR
- Maze Hill Station
- Greenwich Pier
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Make a day of it
What's on at the Peter Harrison Planetarium
Out-of-this-world planetarium shows and live astronomy experiences for the whole family - visit London's only Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Family trails at Cutty Sark
Pick up one of the family trails and find out about people, fun facts and stories on board Cutty Sark
Top things to do with kids at Royal Museums Greenwich
Our top picks of fun-packed things to see and do across our world-class attractions
What’s On
Find family events at Cutty Sark.
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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Treats and gifts
Choose your tickets
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 | £22 |
|---|---|
| Child | £11 |
Royal Observatory
- Visit the Prime Meridian line
- See the best view in London
- Guaranteed entry time
- Audio guide included
- Planetarium shows not included
| Adult | £24 |
|---|---|
| Child | £12 |
Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
- Save with a combo ticket
- Entry to Cutty Sark
- Entry to Royal Observatory
- Guaranteed entry time
- Planetarium shows not included
| Adult | £38 |
|---|---|
| Child | £19 |
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 |