Meet costumed characters from Cutty Sark’s history as they wander the ship, sharing tales of life at sea. These informal encounters bring the ship’s past to life through storytelling and playful conversation.

When: Weekends during term time | Daily during school holidays

Where: Cutty Sark, Greenwich

Ticket price: Free with admission to the ship

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Suitable for ages 3 and up, these unscripted encounters give children the chance to ask questions and interact directly with characters drawn from the ship’s crew and passengers. It’s a memorable, low-key way to bring history alive for the whole family.

Image: (c) National Maritime Museum, London