October half term at Cutty Sark
Next: Sunday, 26 October 2025
Runs until Sunday, 2 November 2025 (See all dates)
- Time
- 10:30 - 14:30
- Price
- Various
Join us on board the famous tea clipper this October half term for some family fun!
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Saturday 25 October
Character actors: Jock Willis
Roaming encounters between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm. Performances in the Dry Berth at 11.30am and 2.30pm
Meet Jock Willis, the man who owned Cutty Sark.
Sunday 26 October
Character actors: Dockworker
Roaming encounters between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm. Performances in the Dry Berth at 11.30am and 2.30pm
Hear stories of those who lived and worked in the London docks.
Monday 27 October
Character actors: Nannie
Roaming encounters between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm. Performances in the Dry Berth at 11.30am and 2.30pm
Discover how the ship got its name, as Nannie the Witch shares stories about Cutty Sark.
Find out more about Cutty Sark's characters
Tuesday 28 October
Character actors: Nannie
Roaming encounters between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm. Performances in the Dry Berth at 11.30am and 2.30pm
Find out how the ship got its name, as Nannie the witch shares stories about Cutty Sark.
Storytelling: Sailor superstitions
Hourly at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm | 'Tween Deck
Did you know that sailors were extremely cautious about their daily activities at sea? Step aboard Cutty Sark for Halloween-themed fun and uncover sailor superstitions and ghost stories. This session is suitable for children aged 5+.
Wednesday 29 October
Character actors: Nannie
Roaming encounters between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm. Performances in the Dry Berth at 11.30am and 2.30pm
Find out how the ship got its name, as Nannie the witch shares stories about Cutty Sark.
Craft workshop: Fun and games at sea
Drop-in sessions at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Dry Berth
Follow the tradition of sailors from long ago and design and play games inspired by myths and legends from around the world.
Storytelling: Sailor superstitions
Hourly at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm | 'Tween Deck
Did you know that sailors were extremely cautious about their daily activities at sea? Step aboard Cutty Sark for Halloween-themed fun and uncover sailor superstitions and ghost stories. This session is suitable for children aged 5+.
Thursday 30 October
Craft workshop: Ghost ships
Drop-in sessions at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Dry Berth
Design your own ghostly ships on the high seas, hidden from view until the moonlight catches them.
Character actors: Nannie
Roaming encounters between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm. Performances in the Dry Berth at 11.30am and 2.30pm
Find out how the ship got its name, as Nannie the witch shares stories about Cutty Sark.
Friday 31 October
Storytelling session
30-minute sessions at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm | Dry Berth
Discover the story behind Cutty Sark's name and learn about its great race against the ship Thermopylae in this session for families.
Saturday 1 November
Storytelling: Sailor superstitions
Hourly at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm | 'Tween Deck
Did you know that sailors were extremely cautious about their daily activities at sea? Step aboard Cutty Sark for Halloween-themed fun and uncover sailor superstitions and ghost stories. This session is suitable for children aged 5+.
Sea Shanty Singers: The HogEye Men
Times: 11.45am, 12.45pm and 1.30pm
Join the HogEye Men for a blend of strong voices and subtle harmonies to give audiences a taste of the true nature of the traditional shanty form as well as a selection of more up-to-date tales of the sea.
Sunday 2 November
Sea Shanty Singers: Swinging the Lead
Join Swinging the Lead for some sea shanty songs! All singers have sea-going experience, including sailing on tall ships and a keen interest in the sea and maritime matters!
Times: 11.45am, 12.45pm and 1.30pm
Dates
The event runs from 10:30 to 14:30 on the following dates.
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