- Where?
- Cutty Sark, King William Walk, Greenwich
- When?
- 4th January to 29th December 2024
- Sittings at 12 noon, 1.30 PM and 3 PM (Thu-Sun)
- Price?
- Adult £40; Child £31
- Buses:
- 129, 177, 180, 188, 199, 386
- Bus fares
- Trains:
- The closest station is Cutty Sark DLR
- Other nearby stations: Greenwich
- Train fares
Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea sitting beneath the hull of the world's sole-surving tea clipper, allowing you to marvel at its magnificent engineering whilst sampling a platter of sandwiches, scones and cakes.
Sit underneath the hull of the Cutty Sark
Photo: Craig CrossOriginally built in 1869, the Cutty Sark's copper-clad hull made it the fastest ship of its day, allowing it to bring fresh tea back from China.
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Sandwiches, cakes and a selection of teas
Typical sandwich fillings include egg mayonnaise and mustard cress, cured ham and cheddar cheese, cucumber and cream cheese, and smoked mackerel with dill pate.
Sweet treats include a raisin scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam, a lemon drizzle cake and miniature Victoria sponge, or a chocolate nutty brownie and almond and pistachio macaroons.
The selection of teas includes Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Peppermint, Chamomile and Oriental Sencha.
Tickets include entry to the Cutty Sark
Photo: Craig CrossThe price includes entry to the ship itself, so once you've finished your tea you can go and explore the decks above. [Note: if you choose the 3 PM sitting then you should try and explore the ship beforehand, as the afternoon tea usually takes around an hour and the ship closes at 5 PM.]
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