Cutty Sark
Monument · Greenwich, London

Cutty Sark

Photo: Ethan Doyle White · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It is the last surviving tea clipper, built in 1869. The ship now functions as a museum with access to the decks and hold. Visitors should note the figurehead collection and restored hull.

On day 5 of London in 5 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Admission fees apply; check the official website for current prices
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Weekday mornings to avoid crowds
Getting there
Cutty Sark DLR station is a short walk away

Itineraries with Cutty Sark

Day 5 of London in 5 Days

Greenwich

How Cutty Sark fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Thames Clipper to GreenwichRiver Thames
  2. 11:00Cutty SarkGreenwich
  3. 13:00National Maritime MuseumGreenwich
  4. 15:00Royal Observatory GreenwichGreenwich Park
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Cutty Sark questions

What is Cutty Sark?

It is a historic clipper ship built in Scotland in 1869 and now preserved as a museum.

When was Cutty Sark built?

Construction finished in 1869 for the tea trade between China and Britain.

Is Cutty Sark worth visiting?

The ship offers a clear view of 19th-century maritime design and trade history.

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