Delve into 150 years of history
Built in 1869, Cutty Sark is one of the most important ships in the world and is famed for her beauty. Originally devised to transport tea from China to Britain, she spent almost 100 years sailing and visiting most of the major ports across the globe. Now moored in the charming London neighbourhood of Greenwich, she sits in a beautiful glass ‘sea’ beside the River Thames.
Learn about life on the Cutty Sark ship
See the cramped conditions that were home to 26 crewmembers, for months at a time, as the Cutty Sark ship sailed to collect cargo from China, Australia and beyond.
Visit the restored kitchens and the luxurious Master’s Saloon, and take in the sights, sounds of the past with interactive displays, brought to life with impromptu entertainment from ‘crew members’.
Learn about the different types of cargo that were carried on the ship, including tea, whisky, wool and buffalo horns! You can even sample some of the fine teas the Cutty Sark would have once transported across the globe.
Stand beneath the hull of the Cutty Sark
When she was restored in 2012, the Cutty Sark was lifted over 3 metres into the air, giving visitors the unique chance to walk directly underneath the ship. Reach up and touch a piece of history as you explore the atmospheric depths of the ship.
Admire the beauty of the streamlined hull and discover how its construction made Cutty Sark one of the fastest tea clippers in the world. Today, the Cutty Sark is a National Historic Ship – the equivalent of a Grade I listed building. When you’re finished exploring, spend some time in the visitor centre and café.