Essential Information
Type | Family fun |
---|---|
Location | |
Date and Times | Select dates, 29 May - 2 June 2024 |
Prices | Free with entry to the ship |
There's loads for families to do at Cutty Sark this May half term!
All activities are free with entry to the ship - check the dates and details below and book your visit online now.
Character Actors
25, 26, 27, 31 May | 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear stories about life at sea.
Workshops
Wednesday 29 May
Dry Berth | 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Who can sail the fastest? Create your own boats out of a range of materials and compete in our day-long boat race tournament!
Thursday 30 May – CANCELLED
Dry Berth | 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Please be aware that these sessions have been cancelled.
Join us for a playful and engaging sail craft activity! Construct prototype model ships, experiment with the position and number of sails, and get creative with sail decoration. Then, put your engineering skills to the test as you see how fast your creations move on water.
Friday 31 May
Dry Berth | 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Get playful with ship building at Cutty Sark. Design your own watercraft and explore the diverse engineering methods that people around the world use to travel by water!
Performances
Sea shanty singers
1 & 2 June | Tween Deck
11.45am | 12.45am | 1.30pm
Ready for a singalong? Join our resident sea shanty groups as they bring the ship alive by singing traditional working songs.
Suitable for all ages and abilities
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!
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!
Sign up to the families e-newsletter
Be the first to hear about exciting events and activities for little ones at our Museums.