Ticketed

Essential Information

Type Family fun
Location
Date and Times Wednesday 27 August 2025 | 10am-11am
Prices £5 per adult, children free

Join us at this session for families, designed to welcome neurodivergent visitors, those with sensory sensitivities, and anyone who would enjoy a more peaceful way to explore this iconic ship without the crowds.

During this quiet morning all audio and visual interactives, apart from the introductory gallery film in the Lower Hold, will be turned off. If you decide to stay on the ship beyond 11am, these will be turned on and tannoy announcements will commence.

We will also be joined by our freelancer Aaron Oliver during this session. Aaron is a neurodivergent storyteller and workshop facilitator who specialises in sensory play and art and crafts.

If anyone in your group has any access requirements that you'd like to share with us before the event, please contact families@rmg.co.uk

Our facilities include:

  • Limited on-site parking - contact families@rmg.co.uk in advance for more information
  • All floors have lift access but a few areas on the Main Deck are not wheelchair accessible and there are some tight turning circles
  • A mix of seating (chairs with or without arms, benches, mats, small beanbags)
  • Specialist facilitators
  • A visual story of the site will be shared in advance of the event. For more details, visit the access page below

Cancelling

If you are unable to attend, please let our team know as soon as possible so that your space can be made available to another family. Email: bookings@rmg.co.uk.

Accessibility at Cutty Sark

You can find details about accessibility at Cutty Sark, including step-free access, toilet facilities, buggy parking, large print guides and more on our access page.

Cutty Sark accessibility

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