Essential Information
| Type | Family fun |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and Times | 24 July - 31 August 2025 | See page for details |
| Prices | Free with entry to the ship |
Climb aboard Cutty Sark and set sail for a summer of adventure!
Whether you want to have a go at sailor crafts, put your creativity to the test, or hear amazing stories about what life was like at sea, we've got a host of activities for all the family to enjoy.
Plus, meet historic characters roaming the ship every day or hear some sea shanties on the first weekend of every month.
See what's on at Cutty Sark during the summer holidays below. All activities are drop-in and suitable for all ages and abilities.
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Families playing at Cutty Sark
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Scrimshaw crafts
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Children crafting at Cutty Sark
Activities at a glance
Get an idea of the activities running each day of the week below, and scroll further for date-specific session information.
Mondays and Fridays: Ship shapes
Put your creativity to the test and build a new dockyard in Greenwich for Cutty Sark to moor in.
11am-1pm and 2-4pm | Location: Dry Berth
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Crafts
Learn fun new skills with a variety of ship-themed craft sessions.
11am-1pm and 2-4pm | Location: Dry Berth
Wednesdays: Storytelling
Spark your imagination by hearing tales of those who braved the waves in the age of sail.
30-minute timed sessions starting at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm | Location: 'Tween Deck
Every day: Character actors
Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past every day and hear amazing stories about life at sea.
Roaming encounters between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm, with static performances in the Dry Berth at 11.30am and 2.30pm
Family trail
Pick up a free family trail or backpack from the admissions desk and discover new facts, stories and people in Cutty Sark's life - past, present and future!
2 and 3 August: Sea shanty singers
Join our resident sea shanty groups at Cutty Sark on the first weekend of every month as they sing a selection of traditional maritime songs.
Full schedule
All activities take place from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, except for storytelling sessions, which run for 30 minutes starting at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm.
| Date | Title | Description | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 24 July | Porthole creations | Step aboard Cutty Sark and imagine the breathtaking views from its portholes on a long voyage. Create your own portholes using paper plates and let your family's imagination set sail on an ocean adventure! | Dry Berth | Craft |
| Friday 25 July | Ship shapes | Come and play under Cutty Sark this summer! Put your creativity to the test and build a new dockyard in Greenwich for the famous tea clipper to moor in. | Dry Berth | Ship shapes |
| Monday 28 July | Ship shapes | Come and play under Cutty Sark this summer! Put your creativity to the test and build a new dockyard in Greenwich for the famous tea clipper to moor in. | Dry Berth | Ship shapes |
| Tuesday 29 July | Cord making | Use fabrics from Cutty Sark's travels to create a cord or plaited rope map. Explore the diverse histories and cultures through their unique patterns, colours, and qualities. | Dry Berth | Craft |
| Wednesday 30 July | All the tea in China! | Families with under 5s are invited on a sensory journey across the ocean to China. Explore the history of sailing and the cultural elements of China using fabric, aromas, music, and images. | 'Tween Deck | Storytelling |
| Thursday 31 July | Tea time | Learn about the history of tea and decorate your own tea pouches with embroidery and fabric paint. Explore different stitches and patterns to create unique, personalised tea pouches to take home. | Dry Berth | Craft |
| Friday 1 August | Ship shapes | Come and play under Cutty Sark this summer! Put your creativity to the test and build a new dockyard in Greenwich for the famous tea clipper to moor in. | Dry Berth | Ship shapes |
| Monday 4 August | Ship shapes | Come and play under Cutty Sark this summer! Put your creativity to the test and build a new dockyard in Greenwich for the famous tea clipper to moor in. | Dry Berth | Ship shapes |
| Tuesday 5 August | Cord making | Use fabrics from Cutty Sark's travels to create a cord or plaited rope map. Explore the diverse histories and cultures through their unique patterns, colours, and qualities. | Dry Berth | Craft |
| Wednesday 6 August | All the tea in China! | Families with under 5s are invited on a sensory journey across the ocean to China. Explore the history of sailing and the cultural elements of China using fabric, aromas, music, and images. | 'Tween Deck | Storytelling |
| Thursday 7 August | Porthole creations | Step aboard Cutty Sark and imagine the breathtaking views from its portholes on a long voyage. Create your own portholes using paper plates and let your family's imagination set sail on an ocean adventure! | Dry Berth | Craft |
| Friday 8 August | Ship shapes | Come and play under Cutty Sark this summer! Put your creativity to the test and build a new dockyard in Greenwich for the famous tea clipper to moor in. | Dry Berth | Ship shapes |
| Monday 11 August | Ship shapes | Come and play under Cutty Sark this summer! Put your creativity to the test and build a new dockyard in Greenwich for the famous tea clipper to moor in. | Dry Berth | Ship shapes |
| Tuesday 12 August | From deck to deep: create a 3D seascape | Come together and build a 3D seascape beneath Cutty Sark! Add a sailing ship above the waves or create wildlife to populate the sea below and watch as our seascape grows over the day. | Dry Berth | Craft |
| Wednesday 13 August | Animals on board | Hear about some of the animals who spent their time aboard Cutty Sark in this interactive storytelling session | 'Tween Deck | Storytelling |
| Thursday 14 August | From deck to deep: create a 3D seascape | Come together and build a 3D seascape beneath Cutty Sark! Add a sailing ship above the waves or create wildlife to populate the sea below and watch as our seascape grows over the day. | Dry Berth | Craft |
| Friday 15 August | Ship shapes | Come and play under Cutty Sark this summer! Put your creativity to the test and build a new dockyard in Greenwich for the famous tea clipper to moor in. | Dry Berth | Ship shapes |
| Monday 18 August | Ship shapes | Come and play under Cutty Sark this summer! Put your creativity to the test and build a new dockyard in Greenwich for the famous tea clipper to moor in. | Dry Berth | Ship shapes |
| Tuesday 19 August | Tea time | Learn about the history of tea and decorate your own tea pouches with embroidery and fabric paint. Explore different stitches and patterns to create unique, personalised tea pouches to take home. | Dry Berth | Craft |
| Wednesday 20 August | Cutty Sark storytime | Join us to hear the story of how Cutty Sark got its name and some of the superstitions and stories the sailors onboard believed. | 'Tween Deck | Storytelling |
| Thursday 21 August | Weave the wave | Inspired by Cutty Sark's incredibly speedy 73-day journey taking wool from Australia, families can get creative with finger weaving beneath the ship. | Dry Berth | Craft |
| Friday 22 August | Ship shapes | Come and play under Cutty Sark this summer! Put your creativity to the test and build a new dockyard in Greenwich for the famous tea clipper to moor in. | Dry Berth | Ship shapes |
| Monday 25 August | Ship shapes | Come and play under Cutty Sark this summer! Put your creativity to the test and build a new dockyard in Greenwich for the famous tea clipper to moor in. | Dry Berth | Ship shapes |
| Tuesday 26 August | Scrimshaw etchings | Learn how to etch designs on different surfaces while exploring the historical importance of scrimshaw in maritime history. Gain insight into sailors' lives and how different cultures have used this art form to tell their stories for generations. | Dry Berth | Craft |
| Wednesday 27 August | Cutty Sark storytime | Join us to hear the story of how Cutty Sark got its name and some of the superstitions and stories the sailors onboard believed. | 'Tween Deck | Storytelling |
| Thursday 28 August | Scrimshaw etchings | Learn how to etch designs on different surfaces while exploring the historical importance of scrimshaw in maritime history. Gain insight into sailors' lives and how different cultures have used this art form to tell their stories for generations. | Dry Berth | Craft |
| Friday 29 August | Ship shapes | Come and play under Cutty Sark this summer! Put your creativity to the test and build a new dockyard in Greenwich for the famous tea clipper to moor in. | Dry Berth | Ship shapes |
What’s On
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