Suitable for all ages and abilities

Essential Information

Type Family fun
Location
Date and Times Activities throughout April | See page for details
Prices Included with entry to the ship

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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 when, then when you're ready to visit book your tickets to Cutty Sark here.

And 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.

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Performances

Sea shanty singers

2, 3, 6, 7 and 10 April

Ready for a singalong? Join our resident sea shanty groups as they bring the ship alive by singing traditional working songs.

Location: Tween Deck | Timings: Performances at 11.45am, 12.45pm and 1.30pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities

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Character actors

1, 5, 8, 12, 13 and 14 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...

Location: Around the ship | Timings: Performances at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities

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Workshops

Shanty stories

Tuesday 9 April

Embark on an immersive musical journey with some sea shanty-inspired storytelling! Dive into tales of daring sailors aboard the ship and sing shanties together.

Location: Tween Deck | Timings: 45-minute sessions at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities

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Ship shapes

Tuesday 2 and Thursday 11 April

Put your creativity to the test and build a new dockyard in Greenwich for the famous tea clipper to moor in. This drop-in workshop is held beneath Cutty Sark itself, meaning kids can join in with the activity before stretching up to touch the gleaming hull.

Location: Dry Berth | Timings: Sessions run from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities

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Activity packs

Search for a play box

Available every day

Throughout our sites, you might come across a play box. These fun-filled 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! 

Families at Royal Museums Greenwich

Go on an epic family adventure of discovery across the seas and through the universe at Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House

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
Adultfrom £20
Childfrom £10
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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
Adultfrom £30
Childfrom £15
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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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Member tickets

  • Unlimited free entry
  • Priority booking and exclusive events
  • Access using your membership card
Membership card number required
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