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Type Family fun
Location
Date and Times 15-23 February 2025
Prices Free with entry to the ship

Come along to Cutty Sark this February half term, where we'll be putting on a range of fun creative events for families inspired by LGBTQ+ History Month!

From craft workshops and play boxes to character actors and trails, there's fun for the whole family on board the iconic tea clipper.

These activities are part of Out at Sea, a series of events held across Royal Museums Greenwich in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month. The programmes have been created in consultation with families and are suitable for all ages. 

All activities are free with entry to the ship – check the dates and details below and book your visit online now.

February half term events at Cutty Sark

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Craft workshops

Find out about our series of special LGBTQ+ History Month activities, taking place on certain dates during February half term. These workshops are drop-in, open to all visitors and held in the Dry Dock, directly beneath the ship itself!

Saturday 15 February (11am-4pm): Make your own sailor knot

A creative workshop for all ages and abilities: discover the history of sailor knots and learn how to tie some classic knots of your own, including the fisherman’s knot and the bowline knot. Use these knots to create keychains or friendship bracelets to take home.

Tuesday 18 February (11am-1pm and 2-4pm): Sailors' love tokens

Explore the heartfelt history of sailor crafts, and create your own metallic coin inscribed with messages and images from life at sea. 

Wednesday 19 February (11am-1pm and 2-4pm): Nautical tattoos

Discover the history and symbolism of traditional sailor tattoos – did you know you could tell a sailor's seafaring story just by looking at their body art? Customise your own sea traveller characters with tattoo designs that tell your family's unique story.

Thursday 20 February (11am-1pm and 2-4pm): Sailors' love tokens

Explore the heartfelt history of sailor crafts, and create your own metallic coin inscribed with messages and images from life at sea. 

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Character Actors

Performances run Friday - Monday across half term

Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear stories about life at sea.

Come face-to-face with Captain Woodget, chat with the cook, and even take a tour with Nannie the Figurehead! You never know who you might run into on board Cutty Sark...

Find full timings and more information about the characters here.

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Trails and play boxes

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! 

You can also delve into our fun-filled play boxes for families hidden around the ship. From stacking blocks to party-themed props, the play boxes at Cutty Sark provide the perfect opportunity to let your imagination set sail.

All trails and resources are free, but donations are welcome.

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