Essential Information
| Type | Family fun |
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| Location | |
| Date and Times | Throughout Easter 2025 half term | See page for details |
| Prices | Included with entry to the ship |
| Members visit for free. Not a member? Join now |
Set sail to Greenwich this Easter and enjoy some fantastic family activities on board the historic tea clipper Cutty Sark!
All activities and performances are free with entry to the ship and suitable for all ages. Check the dates to see what's happening, then when you're ready to visit book your tickets to Cutty Sark here.
If you need more information about planning a visit to Greenwich as a family, check out the links at the bottom of the page for more ideas and inspiration.
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Character actors
5 - 21 April
Meet the captain, chat with the cook, and even take a tour with Nannie the Figurehead! Join in with our fantastic character actors and get a taste of a life at sea. You never know who you might run into on board Cutty Sark...
Location: Around the ship | Timings: Performances at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities
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Easter egg trail
Friday 18 – Monday 21 April | 10am – 4pm
Cutty Sark’s chickens have gotten loose and laid eggs around the ship - can you spot all the hidden eggs?
Follow the trail to spot hidden eggs around the ship and collect all 11 letters on each egg to unscramble the secret nautical code.
Along the way, you’ll discover fascinating facts about Cutty Sark’s history and epic voyages.
Once you’ve cracked the code, head to the Cutty Sark café under the hull to claim your chocolatey treat – a little reward to top off your cracking Easter adventure, courtesy of Tony's Chocolonely.
Location: Around the ship | Timings: Performances at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm | Ideal for: Young explorers aged 5+
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Workshops
Creative cuppas teacup painting
Saturday 5 and Wednesday 16 April
Learn about different kinds of tea and paint your own teacups in this creative workshop! Inspired by Cutty Sark's past as a tea clipper, you’ll smell and touch teas like hibiscus and darjeeling, and use their colours as inspiration to paint your very own teacups.
Location: Dry Berth | Timings: 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities
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Rockin' chicken boats
Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 April
Why did the chicken cross the ocean?*
Find out with this creative crafting workshop. You’ll create your very own unique rocking chicken boats with fun crafting materials, bright colours and touchable textures. Egg-cellent!
*To get to the other tide!
Location: Dry Berth | Timings: Sessions run from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities
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Figurehead floral crowns
Wednesday 9 April
Inspired by the famous figureheads seen at the National Maritime Museum and Cutty Sark, you’ll get to create your own beautiful blooms and luscious leaves to decorate your very own wearable flower crown… florally fabulous!
Location: Dry Berth | Timings: Sessions run from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities
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Pet puppet pals
Thursday 10 April
Whether you’re team kitty or team puppy, any puppet creation is paw-sible in this finger puppet-making workshop. Learn about the history of pets on ships, unleash your creative pet-tential and use a range of craft materials to create your very own finger puppet pal. Purr-fect!
Location: Dry Berth | Timings: Sessions run from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities
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Tea time creations
Monday 14, Tuesday 15 and Monday 21 April
Inspired by Cutty Sark's connection with tea, in this workshop you’ll create your very own teacup and saucer- no fine china needed! Using card, junk modelling materials and a sprinkle of imagination, you’ll create an upcycled masterpiece fit for the finest tea party at sea. Tea-riffic!
Location: Dry Berth | Timings: Sessions run from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Suitable for: All ages and abilities
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Activity packs
Search for a play box
Available every day
These fun-filled play boxes are for children and adults alike to explore and help them discover more about their surroundings.
From stacking blocks to party-themed props, our new play boxes at Cutty Sark provide the perfect opportunity to let your imagination set sail. There are no instructions, just use your creativity to play with the objects you find!
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Pick up a family trail
Available every day
Pick up a family trail or backpack from the admissions desk and discover new facts, stories and people in Cutty Sark's life - past, present and future!
Ready to visit?
Families at Royal Museums Greenwich
Go on an epic family adventure of discovery across the seas and through the universe at Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House
Choose your tickets
Cutty Sark
- Explore the main deck
- Walk beneath the ship
- See how the crew lived
- Family activities and interactives
- Guaranteed entry time
- Audio guide included
| Adult | £22 |
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| Child | £11 |
Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
- Save with a combo ticket
- Entry to Cutty Sark
- Entry to Royal Observatory
- Guaranteed entry time
- Planetarium shows not included
| Adult | £38 |
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| Child | £19 |
Become a Member
- Unlimited entry all year
- Royal Observatory
- Cutty Sark
- Planetarium Shows
- Special exhibitions
| Direct Debit | One-off |
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| Individual: £50 | Individual: £60 |
| Family: from £60 | Family: from £70 |
Member tickets
- Unlimited free entry
- Priority booking and exclusive events
- Access using your membership card
| Membership card number required |
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