Essential Information

Type Talks and tours
Location
Date and Times Tuesday 10 December 2024 | 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Prices Free with entry to the ship

2024 marks 70 years since Cutty Sark came to Greenwich. On 10 December 1954, the tea clipper made its final voyage to its new home: a custom-built dry dock in the heart of Greenwich. 

To celebrate, curators Louise Macfarlane and Hannah Stockton will introduce a new display, which tells the story of the ship’s arrival in the Royal Borough. Their talks will also highlight an accompanying exhibit showcasing the different versions of Nannie, Cutty Sark’s figurehead. 

The 20-minute talks take place in the Dry Dock, located beneath the ship, and are included with tickets to Cutty Sark. 

What’s On

Family fun

Cutty Sark Characters
Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail
Weekends during term term | Daily during school holidays
Included with entry to Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark
Experiences

Cutty Sark Rig Climb
Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons
16 May - 31 October | Fridays and Saturdays
Adult: £60 | Child (10-17): £49 | Student: £55
Cutty Sark
Talks and tours | Maritime history

Shipkeeping Wednesdays
Join us on the second Wednesday of the month as we bring the art and heritage of ship care to life with shipkeeping talks and activities
Second Wednesday of every month | 11am-3pm | Drop-in
Free for Cutty Sark ticket holders
Cutty Sark
Talks and tours | BSL tours

BSL Tour: Cutty Sark
Join guide John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of Cutty Sark and discover what life was like aboard the iconic sailing ship
Thursday 4 September 2025 | 2pm-3pm
Adult: £22 | Student: £16.50 | Child: £11
Cutty Sark
Family fun

Sea shanty singers
Join our resident sea shanty groups at Cutty Sark on the first weekend of every month as they sing traditional maritime songs
First weekend of every month
Included with entry to Cutty Sark: £20 Adult | £10 Child
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals | The ocean

RNLI day at Cutty Sark
Join us on board Cutty Sark for an exciting day of lifesaving demonstrations, activities and talks in collaboration with the RNLI
Saturday 13 September 2025 | 11am - 4pm
Included with entry to the ship
Cutty Sark
Talks and tours | Member events

Members' Lecture: The Pirate King
Join Dr Sean Kingsley as we revisit the incredible fate of Henry Avery, the Pirate King
Wednesday 17 September 2025 l 6.30pm
Free Entry
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals

World Knot Tying Day
Join us on board Cutty Sark to celebrate knot tying - an essential skill for any sailor!
Thursday 18 September 2025 | 11am-4pm
Free with entry to the ship: £22 Adult | £11 Child
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

The Good Pirate
Step aboard Cutty Sark for a variety show centred around piracy, mythology and the sea – with an LGBTQ+ twist
Tuesday 23 September 2025 | 6.30pm-8pm
Adult: £7.50-£10 (pay what you can) | Member: £7 | Student: £7
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals | Maritime history

The Cutty Sark Wool Experience
Join us on board Cutty Sark for a unique evening that brings together the worlds of agriculture and creativity through film, history and live music
Thursday 9 October 2025 | 6.30pm
Non-Members: £15 | Members and students: £12
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Charlie Connelly - Attention All Shipping
Charlie Connelly's hilarious one-man show brings the legendary shipping forecast vividly to life
Friday 17 October 2025 | 7-9pm
Adult: £22 | Member: £20
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Cutty Sark concert: Fairport Convention
Don't miss your chance to see Fairport Convention underneath the copper hull of Cutty Sark - this will be a night not to be missed!
Sunday 26 October 2025 | 7pm - 9.25pm
Adults: £40 | Members: £36
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals | Maritime history

Sea Shanty Festival 2025
Visit Cutty Sark for a fantastic day of sea song performances and workshops in celebration of the tea clipper's 156th birthday
Saturday 22 November 2025 | 10am - 4.30pm
Free with entry to ship
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Opera at Cutty Sark with Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras
An immersive rendition of Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas performed by the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists
Thursday 21 May 2026 | Performances from 7pm-8pm and 9pm-10pm
Adults: £40-£80 | Adult Members: £36-£72
Cutty Sark