Essential Information
| Type | Family fun |
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| Location | |
| Date and Times | Activities throughout April | 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 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!
Ready to visit?
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
| Adult | from £20 |
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| Child | from £10 |
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 | from £30 |
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| Child | from £15 |
Become a Member
- Unlimited entry all year
- Royal Observatory
- Cutty Sark
- Planetarium Shows
- Special exhibitions
| Direct Debit | One-off |
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| Individual: £50 | Individual: £60 |
| Family: from £60 | Family: from £70 |
Member tickets
- Unlimited free entry
- Priority booking and exclusive events
- Access using your membership card
| Membership card number required |
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