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Cutty Sark
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Cutty Sark

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Step aboard the Cutty Sark, the last tea clipper of its kind still afloat in dry dock. Explore every deck from the rigging above to the cargo holds below, then walk beneath the hull itself for a rare view of the ship's copper-clad keel.

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Reasons to go

  • Built in 1869, it was one of the fastest tea clippers of its era
  • It's one of the few surviving original tea clippers, now dry-docked in Greenwich
  • Visitors can view the ship's hull from beneath, where it rests on its cradle
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Full description

The Cutty Sark is a genuine survivor: built in 1869 as one of the fastest tea clippers of its era, it now sits dry-docked in Greenwich, fully restored and open for visitors to walk its decks and explore below, including a viewing area beneath the hull. A high must-see score and strong rating across tens of thousands of reviews confirm it as a proper Greenwich landmark rather than a niche maritime curiosity, popular with families for its interactive, climb-aboard nature.

Its expensive ticket price reflects the cost of maintaining a historic ship as a visitor attraction. At 75 minutes, it combines naturally with the nearby National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory.

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Address

King William Walk, London SE10 9HT, UK · Greenwich Peninsula
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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

  • Book tickets online in advance, as prices are lower than paying on the day
  • combine it with the other free Greenwich museums to offset the ticket cost
  • the view from beneath the hull, where the ship rests on its cradle, is a highlight not to miss.
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Reviews

This historical ship is a cool experience. It is a fun place to take the family as it has plenty for children to enjoy including dressing up as a ship crew member. There is some amazing views of the ship from the inside and outside and there is also a ride just outside with some nice shops and a great food market near…

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Jay 5killuminati

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