Cutty Sark, King William Walk, London, UK
Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons. You'll climb the famous masts of Cutty Sark and experience a unique London adventure. For the first time since the ship's arrival in Greenwich in 1954, you'll be able to climb the rigging of Cutty Sark and get a taste of what it would have been like to sail the historic ship.
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Participants must be:rnAt least 10 years old. Children aged between 10-17 years old require a paying Adult or Student (18+) to participate in a climb with them, as well as parental consent via an online waiver form. rnAt least 1.2m/3ft9in tall (due to the gap in the rope ratlines).rnLess than 21 stone (130kg) in weight.rnAble to wear a harness that has a maximum width waist of 130 cm/51.1in and a maximum upper thigh width of 75cm/29.5in.
Yes, if a disabled visitor can undertake the climb unaided, and is in a fit state of health to participate in a standard climb, tickets can be purchased online. Royal Museums Greenwich offers a free companion ticket to a climber accompanying a disabled climber who would be unable to participate otherwise.
Your shoulders, midriff and upper legs should be covered. You will be open to the elements so please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Please note the rigging can be a relatively dirty place and birds can visit and nest from time to time. Your clothes may be stained by the tar from the ropes and therefore old clothing is strongly recommended. Royal Museums Greenwich and Wire & Sky will not be liable for any damage to clothing.
Rig Climbs will take place in all conditions unless the weather is considered to pose a potential health and safety risk to climbers. The objective of the climb is to provide an authentic experience, which will give participants an understanding of life on board the Cutty Sark for the crew that sailed this historic vessel around the world.
