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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. 

Character Actors (28th, 29th, 30th March and 3rd & 6th April)
Location: Around the ship 
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm | 1:30pm-3:30pm 
Meet the captain, chat with the cook, and even take a tour with Nannie the Figurehead! Join in with the fantastic character actors and get a taste of a life at sea. You never know who you might run into on board Cutty Sark.
* Suitable for all ages and abilities

Musical Storytelling: A Daring Spice Journey (31st March)
Location: Dry Berth
Workshop Timings: 11:00am-1:00pm | 2:00pm-4:00pm 
Join a spice-tacular musical storytelling adventure aboard a 19th-century ship, sailing to London with cloves, cardamom, star anise and black pepper in its hold. 
With live music, sing-alongs and plenty of spice smelling, you'll help shape the story as the journey unfolds, exploring the flavours, excitement and big questions about trade along the way.
* Suitable for all ages and abilities I Drop-in session

Flying Fish (1st April)
Location: Dry Berth
Workshop Timings: 11:00am-1:00pm | 2:00pm-4:00pm 
Inspired by Clarence Ray’s letters home about catching and cooking flying fish at sea, families can create their own shimmering flying fish from paper and coloured cellophane. Attach them to a ribbon and watch them twirl, soar through the air, or dive down to ‘fry’!
* Suitable for all ages and abilities I Drop-in session

Liney's Sensory Play (2nd April)
Location: Dry Berth
Workshop Timings: 11:00am-1:00pm | 2:00pm-4:00pm 
Explore the lifesaving discovery that protected sailors from scurvy, with a SEND-friendly sensory bin. Use smell, touch, sight and taste to immerse yourself in the experiences of sailors, while learning about how lime juice saved lives!
* Suitable for all ages and abilities I Drop-in session

Easter Egg Trail (3rd to 6th April)
Location: Tween Deck 
Time: 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.
* Suitable for Young explorers aged 5+

Sea Shanty Singers (4th and 5th April)
Location: Tween Deck 
Performances Timings: 11:45am | 12:45pm | 1:30pm
Ready for a singalong? Join the resident sea shanty groups as they bring the ship alive by singing traditional working songs.
* Suitable for all ages and abilities

Tea Treasure Boxes (7th April)
Location: Dry Berth
Workshop Timings: 11:00am-1:00pm | 2:00pm-4:00pm 
Create your own tea caddy in this creative workshop, while you learn about Cutty Sark's journeys to and from China. At the end, take your own tea pouch home to enjoy! 
* Suitable for all ages and abilities I Drop-in session

Funky Chicken Egg Cup (8th April)
Location: Dry Berth
Workshop Timings: 11:00am-1:00pm | 2:00pm-4:00pm
Inspired by the chickens that lived on Cutty Sark, you will make your own egg cup and decorate it with a funky chicken face using bright feathers, paper and stick-on eyes!
* Suitable for all ages and abilities I Drop-in session

A Sailor's Tankard (9th April)
Location: Dry Berth
Workshop Timings: 11:00am-1:00pm | 2:00pm-4:00pm 
Discover the special drinking vessels used on board ships and create your own paper tankard to display at home. This activity explores the materials, stories and traditions behind sailors' drinks, from remedies and myths to sea sickness cures.
* Suitable for all ages and abilities I Drop-in session​​​​​​

Search for a Play Box (Available every day)
These fun-filled play boxes are for children and adults alike to explore and discover more about the ship.
From stacking blocks to party-themed props, the play boxes at Cutty Sark provide the perfect opportunity to let your imagination set sail. There are no instructions, you'll just use your creativity to play with the objects you find!

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!