Summer holidays at Cutty Sark

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 from Friday to Monday 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.

Ship Shapes

Every Tuesday from 30 July to 27 August

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

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.

Sailor crafts

Every Wednesday from 31 July to 28 August

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

Scrimshaw

21 and 28 August

What do sailors do for fun? Learn about the historic art of scrimshaw and have a go at making a scrimshaw-inspired picture of your own. 

Storytelling

Every Thursday from 1 August to 29 August

30-minute timed sessions starting at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm

Under 5s storytelling

22 August | 'Tween Deck

Join us for an immersive under-5s storytelling session aboard Cutty Sark.

Sea Shanty Adventure

29 August | 'Tween Deck

The crew of Cutty Sark are playing a game of hide and seek on board! Join us to learn about the different roles on the ship and write a collective sea shanty about life on board as a crew member.