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November Events at Cutty Sark

By October 19, 2024 Article

November 2024
A full programme of events awaits both child and adult visitors at Cutty Sark this November. We recommend that all visitors, including Members, pre-book their tickets. For the latest updates on what is open, please check rmg.co.uk.

Highlights this month include:

  • Climb aboard after-hours for a night of laughter at Cutty Sark Comedy.
  • Celebrate Cutty Sark’s annual birthday with traditional sea shanties at the Sea Shanty Festival.

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Cutty Sark Sea Shanty Festival
Celebrate Cutty Sark’s 155th birthday with a day full of traditional maritime working songs. This fourth annual Sea Shanty Festival will feature shanty bands from across the UK and offer visitors a chance to participate in a live singing event.
Date: 23 November 2024
Time: 10.00 – 16.30
Age: Suitable for all ages
Location: Cutty Sark
Admission: Free with entry to the ship
URL: Sea Shanty Festival 2024

Cutty Sark Comedy
Enjoy a night of live comedy in the lower hold of the world’s only surviving tea clipper. Four stand-up comics will provide an evening of laughter and entertainment.
Date: 24 November 2024
Time: 18.30 – 20.30
Location: Cutty Sark, Michael Edwards Studio Theatre
Admission: £18
URL: Cutty Sark Comedy

Sea Shanty Singers
Immerse yourself in the melodies of sea shanties performed by Cutty Sark’s resident groups, Swinging the Lead and The HogEye Men. Experience traditional maritime songs in the ship’s ‘Tween Deck.
Dates: 2, 3 November 2024
Time: 11.45 | 12.45 | 13.30
Age: Suitable for all ages
Location: Cutty Sark
Admission: Free with admission to the ship
URL: Sea Shanty Singers

Half-Term on Cutty Sark
During the half-term break, enjoy daily activities including creative workshops focusing on science and innovation.
Dates: 26 October – 3 November 2024
Time: 11.00 – 13.00 | 14.00 – 16.00
Age: Suitable for all ages
Location: Cutty Sark
Admission: Free with admission to the ship

Ship Mates
A weekly adventure for little sailors to explore the playful learning environment inside Cutty Sark. Activities focus on problem solving and teamwork for families with young children.
Date: Wednesdays during term-time
Times: 10.30, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00
Age: Suitable for ages 5 and under
Location: Cutty Sark
Admission: £5 per adult
URL: Ship Mates

Character Encounters
Meet characters from Cutty Sark’s storied past, including Captain Woodget, Jock Willis, Nannie, and James Robson. These engaging encounters bring the ship’s history to life.
Date: Weekends during term-time
Age: Suitable for ages 3 and over
Location: Cutty Sark, Sammy Ofer Gallery and Main Deck
Admission: Free with admission to the ship
URL: Cutty Sark Characters

Ship Keeper’s Kit
Discover how the ship-keeping team conserves Cutty Sark with a hands-on kit available at the admissions desk.
Date: Weekdays
Time: 10.00 – 17.00
Age: Suitable for ages 7 and over
Location: Cutty Sark
Admission: Free with admission to the ship

Sensory Back Packs
Enhance your visit with sensory fun for the whole family. Borrow a sensory backpack from the admissions desk for a more interactive experience.
Date: Daily
Time: 10.00 – 17.00
Age: Recommended for under 5s
Location: Cutty Sark
Admission: Free with admission to the ship

Cutty Sark Audio Guide Tour
Explore Cutty Sark’s history with the audio guide tour. Download the Smartify app and listen to captivating tales from the ship’s past, its captains, and crews.
Date: Daily
Time: 10.00 – 17.00
Location: Cutty Sark
Admission: Free with admission to the ship
URL: Cutty Sark Audio Guide

Visitor Information
Cutty Sark is open daily from 10.00 – 17.00 (subject to change; please see the website for details). Royal Museums Greenwich members enjoy free entry. Tickets can be purchased online at www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark or by calling 020 8312 6608. Free admission is offered to carers accompanying visitors with disabilities.

Cutty Sark is conveniently located a short walk from the Cutty Sark DLR, Maze Hill, and Greenwich train stations. For tube travel, North Greenwich (for local buses) and Canary Wharf (for DLR connections) are the nearest stations on the Jubilee line.

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