Little sailors can join the crew for Ship Mates, a playful weekly session of stories, songs and hands-on activities inspired by life aboard Cutty Sark, designed especially for younger children.

When: Wednesdays during term-time, sessions at 10:30am, 12:00pm and 1:30pm

Where: Cutty Sark, Greenwich

Ticket price: Adult £5 | Under 5s free

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Each session brings the ship’s history to life through gentle, age-appropriate storytelling and play, giving toddlers and pre-schoolers their first taste of seafaring adventure. It’s a relaxed, welcoming way to introduce young children to Greenwich’s maritime heritage.

Image: (c) National Maritime Museum, London