Essential Information

Type Family fun
Location
Date and Times Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June 2025
Prices Included with entry to the ship

There's loads for families to do at Cutty Sark this May half term, from hands-on creative craft workshops to meeting historical characters roaming the decks.

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

Programme

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Family at Cutty Sark Wheel with character actor Captain Woodget

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May

Cutty Sark characters

Roaming encounters: 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm | Static performances in the Dry Berth: 11.30am and 2.30pm

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

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Photo of lots of vintage postcards depicting travel scenes overlapping

Monday 26 May

Wish you were here: postcards from Cutty Sark

11am-1pm and 2-4pm | Dry Berth

Design your own postcard inspired by those sent home by the apprentices on board Cutty Sark! Imagine what life was like on the ship as it sailed to China or create your own seafaring adventure. You'll use maps and collage materials to create fun and whimsical postcards.

Cutty Sark characters

Roaming encounters: 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm | Static performances in the Dry Berth: 11.30am and 2.30pm

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

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Photo of lots of vintage postcards depicting travel scenes overlapping

Tuesday 27 May

Wish you were here: postcards from Cutty Sark

11am-1pm and 2-4pm | Dry Berth

Design your own postcard inspired by those sent home by the apprentices on board Cutty Sark! Imagine what life was like on the ship as it sailed to China or create your own seafaring adventure. You'll use maps and collage materials to create fun and whimsical postcards.

Cutty Sark characters

Roaming encounters: 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm | Static performances in the Dry Berth: 11.30am and 2.30pm

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

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Wednesday 28 May

Weave the wave

11am-1pm and 2-4pm | Dry Berth

Inspired by Cutty Sark's incredibly speedy 73-day journey taking wool from Australia, get creative with finger weaving beneath the ship.

Cutty Sark characters

Roaming encounters: 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm | Static performances in the Dry Berth: 11.30am and 2.30pm

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

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Two hands holding an old brown paper made to look like a treasure map

Thursday 29 May

Mischievous monkey maps

11am-1pm and 2-4pm | Dry Berth

Make a treasure map to show where Captain Woodget’s mischievous pet monkey explored, as you learn all about his chaotic adventures and daring rescue.

Cutty Sark characters

Roaming encounters: 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm | Static performances in the Dry Berth: 11.30am and 2.30pm

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

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Two hands holding an old brown paper made to look like a treasure map

Friday 30 May

Mischievous monkey maps

11am-1pm and 2-4pm | Dry Berth

Make a treasure map to show where Captain Woodget’s mischievous pet monkey explored, as you learn all about his chaotic adventures and daring rescue.

Cutty Sark characters

Roaming encounters: 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm | Static performances in the Dry Berth: 11.30am and 2.30pm

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

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Character actor playing James Robson on Cutty Sark

Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June

Cutty Sark characters

Roaming encounters: 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm | Static performances in the Dry Berth: 11.30am and 2.30pm

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

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Child with hat on a boat

Activity packs

Search for a play box

Available every day

Look out for play boxes as you make your way around the ship - these fun-filled boxes are for children and adults alike to explore and discover more about your surroundings.

From stacking blocks to party-themed props, our play boxes 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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Cutty Sark family trail

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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Captain Woodget and kids with ropes

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£22
Child£11
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A father and son look through a porthole on the main deck of historic ship Cutty Sark

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