August Events at Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark Relaxed Opening: 19 August 2026 10.00 – 11.00

• Explore the famous tea clipper in a calmer, more relaxed environment. This session is designed for families, and welcomes neurodivergent visitors, those with sensory sensitivities.

Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience: Saturdays and Sundays until 30 August 2026

• Climb the famous masts of Cutty Sark and experience a unique London adventure.

Summer Holidays at Cutty Sark: Daily until 31 August

• Discover a sea of stories, and explore the people, cultures and communities connected to the maritime world. A variety of creative workshops, interactive storytelling and imaginative performances will take place alongside more relaxed, sensory-friendly sessions designed to support SEND audiences.

Niki Gorick: Dock Life Display: Daily 10.00 – 17.00

• A photographic display that captures the varied lives and activities along London’s dockside. 

Sea Shanty Singers: 1, 2 August 2026  11.45, 12.30, 13.30

• 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.

Ship Mates: Wednesdays term-time 

• A weekly adventure for little sailors to explore the playful learning environment inside Cutty Sark, allowing families to come together and share experiences. 

Character Encounters - Weekends term time | Daily during school holidays

• Hear Cutty Sark's incredible stories brought to life by characters from the ship’s past.

Highlights Tour - Daily

• Explore Cutty Sark on a guided tour. 

Gallery Favourites - Daily

• From shipwrecks and battling scurvy, to ocean currents, conservation and the suffragist saviour of Cutty Sark, this programme of talks has something for everyone.

The Sounds of Cutty Sark - Daily

• Available on the Smartify app, an immersive experience guides visitors through the sounds of a ship at sea.

Shipkeeping Wednesdays Every other Wednesday

• Find out about the fascinating work required to keep Cutty Sark looking ship shape. 

Ship Keeper’s Kit – Daily

• Pick up a kit from the admissions desk on arrival and use the tools inside to learn all about how the ship keeping team conserves. 

Cutty Sark Audio Guide Tour – Daily

• Want to hear what life was really like at sea? Download the Cutty Sark audio guide and take a voyage into its seafaring past.

Location: King William Walk London SE10 9HT

Opening Times: 10.00 – 17.00 Everyday

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