The Cutty Sark

Overview

Secure your tickets in advance and climb aboard the legendary Cutty Sark in Greenwich to experience life on a 19th-century tea clipper. As the world’s only surviving clipper ship, the Cutty Sark is now an award-winning museum, offering fascinating insights into the China tea trade and what life was like at sea.

With your admission ticket, you’re free to explore the ship at your own pace and stay as long as you like. Ideal for families, this hands-on experience lets you see where sailors lived and worked, and even pose for a memorable photo at the ship’s wheel.

Highlights

• Admission to the Cutty Sark in Greenwich
• Discover the history of the world’s last surviving tea clipper
• Explore interactive exhibits and authentic living quarters
• Fun and educational experience, perfect for families with children
• Great photo opportunities at the wheel and on deck

The Cutty Sark is the world’s last surviving tea clipper, famed for her record-breaking voyages across the globe. Now preserved as an award-winning museum, she offers visitors the chance to experience life on board one of Britain’s most cherished maritime icons.

Launched in 1869 for the China tea trade, the Cutty Sark was built for speed — a masterpiece of Victorian engineering. Her original wooden planks and iron frame have been carefully conserved as part of an ambitious six-year restoration project. Raised over three metres off the ground, the ship now offers a unique perspective: you can walk directly beneath her gleaming hull and admire the beauty of her design from below.

Your admission ticket grants you full access to explore every part of the ship. Wander through the sailors’ living quarters, take the helm at the wheel, and marvel at the towering masts and 11 miles of rigging from the main deck. You’ll also enjoy stunning views of the River Thames from this iconic location.

Located in the heart of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cutty Sark is just a short walk from the Queen’s House and the National Maritime Museum — both free to enter. Don’t miss the nearby Royal Observatory, the historic home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the Prime Meridian.

Get discounted ticket prices with the Greenwich Museum Day Pass.