Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience
For the first time since arriving in Greenwich in 1954, visitors to Cutty Sark can climb the famous masts and enjoy views of the Thames and London like no other. Visitors will travel up the ratlines to reach the Tops Platform where they can take in the view while standing amidst the rigging of a true London icon, the experience ends with a controlled descent back down onto the deck.
Dates: 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 September 2024 Time: 10.00 – 17.00
Suitable for ages 10 and over | Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Adult £55 | Student £49 | Child £45 | Includes entry to the ship
Cutty Sark’s resident sea shanty groups Swinging the Lead and The HogEye Men transform the famous tea clipper’s ‘Tween Deck with the harmonies of sea shanties, traditional working songs. Come along to hear this enduring maritime tradition brought to life.
Dates: 7, 8 September 2024 Time: 11.45 | 12.45 | 13.30
Suitable for all ages Free with admission to the ship
A weekly adventure for little sailors to explore the playful learning environment inside Cutty Sark, allowing families to come together and share experiences. Facilitators will focus on essential skills such as problem solving and working together.
Date: Wednesdays during term-time Times: 10.30, 12.00, 13.30
Suitable for ages 5 and under Admission: £5 per adult
Come aboard to hear Cutty Sark’s incredible stories brought to life by characters from the ship’s past. Meet Captain Woodget, the ship’s most daring master, Jock Willis, the man who built Cutty Sark, Nannie, the ship’s figurehead, James Robson, the ship’s cook, or our new dockworker characters, who all have special stories to tell.
Date: Weekends during term-time Suitable for ages 3 and over Free with admission to the ship
Pick up a kit from the admissions desk on arrival and use the tools inside to learn all about how our ship keeping team conserves Cutty Sark.
Date: Weekdays Time: 10.00 – 17.00 Suitable for ages 7 and over Free with admission to the ship
Explore Cutty Sark with hands on, sensory fun for all the family. Borrow a sensory backpack from the admissions desk to enhance your visit.
Date: Daily Time: 10.00 – 17.00 Recommended for under 5s Free with admission to the ship
Want to hear what life was really like at sea? Download the Cutty Sark audio guide and take a voyage into our seafaring past. Listen to thrilling tales from Cutty Sark’s history, hear about the lives of its captains and crews, and discover how Cutty Sark became the fastest ship of its day. All that is needed for the tour is a phone and the Smartify app.
Date: Daily Time: 10.00 – 17.00 Free with admission to the ship
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