Useful information regarding free school visits to Cutty Sark.

Cutty Sark free self-guided visits for Greenwich schools

We are pleased to offer state-funded primary and secondary schools in Greenwich free self-guided visits to Cutty Sark. Places are limited and subject to availability. Please speak to the Bookings team for more information.

Cutty Sark bursaries for free school sessions

We are pleased to offer a limited number of bursaries (4 per term) for our facilitated school sessions. Bursaries are available to state schools in the Royal Borough of GreenwichTower Hamlets, Newham, Barking & Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley and Lewisham.

To be eligible, your school must have over 25% of children entitled to free school meals. Applications are limited to one bursary per school, per year. This one bursary can be used for multiple classes in the same year group.

To apply please make it clear on the booking form. Bursary bookings need to be made at least two months in advance of your preferred visit date.

Find out more about Cutty Sark onsite school sessions here

To book a self-guided or facilitated session, click here

Ratios of adults to students

All school groups must be accompanied by a minimum number of adults. Our required ratios are:

KEY STAGEMINIMUM
REQUIRED RATIO
NUMBER OF ADULTS
INCLUDED IN PRICE
EYFS / KS11 adult : 5 students10
KS21 adult : 8 students6
KS3 / KS41 adult : 10 students3
KS51 adult : 16 students3

Additional adults are welcome and will be charged at the concessionary price.

Cancellations

Cancellations or amendments to a school booking made less than 28 days before your visit will result in the following charges:

  • £150 for a facilitated session
  • £100 for self-directed visits