Essential information
| Type | Family fun |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and times | Throughout Easter 2026 holidays | See page for details |
| Prices | Included with entry to the ship |
| Members visit for free. Not a Member? Join now |
Set sail to Greenwich this Easter and enjoy some fantastic family activities on board the historic tea clipper Cutty Sark!
All activities and performances are free with entry to the ship and suitable for all ages. Check the dates to see what's happening, then when you're ready to visit book your tickets to Cutty Sark here.
If you need more information about planning a visit to Greenwich as a family, check out the links at the bottom of the page for more ideas and inspiration.
Easter holiday schedule at a glance
Click an activity to learn more or scroll down to see everything that's happening.
| Dates/days | Activity | Times |
| 28, 29, 30 March, 3 and 6 April | Character actors | 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm |
| Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays | Workshops | See below for times of specific workshops. The majority are drop-in between 11am-1pm and 2-4pm |
| Friday 3-Monday 6 April | Easter egg trail | 10am-4pm |
| Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April | Sea shanty singers | Performances at 11.45am, 12.45pm and 1.30pm |
| Daily | Always available
Always available |
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Character actors
28, 29, 30 March, 3 and 6 April
Meet the captain, chat with the cook, and even take a tour with Nannie the Figurehead! Join in with our fantastic character actors and get a taste of a life at sea. You never know who you might run into on board Cutty Sark...
Timings: Characters will roam the ship between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm, with static performances in the Dry Berth taking place at 11.30am and 2.30pm
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Easter egg trail
Friday 3 - Monday 6 April | 10am-4pm
Cutty Sark’s chickens have gotten loose and laid eggs around the ship - can you spot all the hidden eggs?
Follow the trail to spot hidden eggs around the ship and collect all 11 letters on each egg to unscramble the secret nautical code.
Along the way, you’ll discover fascinating facts about Cutty Sark’s history and epic voyages.
Once you’ve cracked the code, head to the Cutty Sark café under the hull to claim your chocolatey treat – a little reward to top off your cracking Easter adventure.
Ideal for: Young explorers aged 5+
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Workshops
Tuesday 31 March
Musical Storytelling: A Daring Spice Journey
Join us on a spice-tacular musical storytelling adventure aboard a 19th-century ship, sailing to London with cloves, cardamom, star anise and black pepper in its hold.
With live music, sing-alongs and plenty of spice smelling, you'll help shape the story as the journey unfolds, exploring the flavours, excitement and big questions about trade along the way.
Location: Dry Berth | Timings: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities
Wednesday 1 April
Flying Fish
Inspired by Clarence Ray’s letters home about catching and cooking flying fish at sea, families can create their own shimmering flying fish from paper and coloured cellophane. Attach them to ribbon and watch them twirl, soar through the air, or dive down to ‘fry’!
Location: Dry Berth | Timings: Sessions run from 11am-1pm and 2-4pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities
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Thursday 2 April
Limey’s Sensory Play
Explore the lifesaving discovery that protected sailors from scurvy, with a SEND-friendly sensory bin. Use smell, touch, sight and taste to immerse yourself in the experiences of sailors, while learning about how lime juice saved lives!
Location: Dry Berth | Timings: Sessions run from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities
Tuesday 7 April
Tea Treasure Boxes
Create your own tea caddy in this creative workshop, while learning about Cutty Sark's journeys to and from China. At the end, take your own tea pouch home to enjoy!
Location: Dry Berth | Timings: Sessions run from 11am-1pm and 2-4pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities
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Wednesday 8 April
Funky Chicken Egg Cup
Inspired by the chickens that lived on Cutty Sark, you will make your own egg cup and decorate it with a funky chicken face using bright feathers, paper and stick-on eyes!
Location: Dry Berth | Timings: Sessions run from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities
Thursday 9 April
A Sailor's Tankard
Discover the special drinking vessels used on board ships and create your own paper tankard to display at home. This activity explores the materials, stories and traditions behind sailors' drinks, from remedies and myths to sea sickness cures.
Location: Dry Berth | Timings: Sessions run from 11am-1pm and 2-4pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities
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Activity packs
Search for a play box
Available every day
These fun-filled play boxes are for children and adults alike to explore and help them discover more about their surroundings.
From stacking blocks to party-themed props, our new play boxes at Cutty Sark provide the perfect opportunity to let your imagination set sail. There are no instructions, just use your creativity to play with the objects you find!
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Pick up a family trail
Available every day
Pick up a family trail or backpack from the admissions desk and discover new facts, stories and people in Cutty Sark's life - past, present and future!
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