Family Fun, Cutty Sark

Dive into the rich history of the world’s only remaining British tea clipper this summer. If you’re bringing your littlest ones to explore the decks, or if older landlubbers need entertaining with drama, painting and crafts, you’ll find an event for every age aboard the Cutty Sark this summer.

We’ve sea-weeded out the best activities and workshops here – read on for our top five picks.

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Ahoy, Mateys! Meet the Crew
Daily over the summer holidays
Sammy Ofer Gallery and Main Deck, Cutty Sark

Meet the brave souls who would have manned the Cutty Sark on her voyage to China. Cook up a storm with galley chef James Robson, or help comfort Mrs. Ray, whose son Clarence, the ship’s apprentice, is away over the waves. What better way to make Cutty Sark’s history come to life?

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Salty Sea Creatures
5 and 6 August 2017, 11:30 - 13:30 and 14:00 - 16:00
Cutty Sark

Who knows what creatures haunt the waters underneath the ship? Not even the most experienced sea captain can say for certain. Let your imagination run wild with a drop-in puppet-making workshop beneath Cutty Sark’s hull. Whether you opt for scales, sequins, teeth or tentacles, you’ll be able to take your puppet home to play by the end of the day.

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Go fish!
16 and 17 August 2017, 11:30 - 13:30 and 14:00 - 16:00
Cutty Sark

See if they take the bait for this art workshop, which lets you build your very own magnetic fishing game. This activity unites family time with hands-on tinkering, and isn’t just for the ship’s smallest sailors. Bring the whole crew along for a chance to practice your fishing skills.

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Make a big (or little) song and dance about it
August 2017, Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:30
Sammy Ofer Gallery, Cutty Sark

Have a sea-themed sing-along with Cutty Sark’s Toddler Time, where the ship’s youngest crewmembers can come along for songs, stories and playtime on board. This activity is on every Wednesday during term time, and is free for under-fives.

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Float your own boat
9 and 10 August 2017, 11:30 - 13:30 and 14:00 - 16:00
Cutty Sark

For little visitors with an artistic eye, drop in on this artist-led workshop, which teaches you how to make your own floating sea creatures. Set sail this summer with an activity that is suitable for all ages.

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