Description
From www.rmg.co.uk:
“Visit Cutty Sark, the celebrated historic sailing ship and fastest of its time. Now an award-winning visitor attraction in Greenwich, London.
Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and discover stories of life on board the fastest ship of her day.”
Accessibility Information
Free admission for companions to visitors with disabilities
"Royal Museums Greenwich offers free admission to companions accompanying visitors with disabilities. This includes admission to our main ticketed exhibitions and shows at the Cutty Sark, plus special exhibitions.
Some smaller events, such as one-off evenings, talks and courses, may include a charge for companions."
Access provision
"Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs are welcome across all our sites.
Our Visitor Assistants are also trained in disability awareness, so please ask a member of staff for any assistance you may need during your visit."
General accessibility features:- Assistance animal welcome
- Accessibility aware and friendly staff
Mobility accessibility features:- Lift access to all levels
- Wheelchair hire available
- Accessible toilet
Mobility Information:"Cutty Sark is wheelchair accessible with lifts providing access to all levels of the ship. For safety reasons, wheelchair spaces on the ship are limited to three visitors at any one time.
Some areas of the Main Deck are not wheelchair accessible, but virtual access is provided to these spaces.
The original ship structure restricts the size of the lift on board, so unfortunately mobility scooters cannot be accommodated onboard.
Please also be aware that there are steps and gradients in Cutty Sark Gardens on the approach to the ship. There is a step-free route from King William Walk and Greenwich Pier.
All the toilet and baby-change facilities at the Cutty Sark are wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchairs can be borrowed from museum information desks on the day of your visit, but we recommend booking these in advance, due to limited availability, by emailing bookings@rmg.co.uk."
Vision accessibility features:- Audible or braille signage
- Audio description services
- Large print or high contrast menus and other signage
Vision Information:"A number of our staff are trained to give pre-booked audio-described tours at our museums."
Tactility
"Tactile exhibits at Cutty Sark have braille and embossed labels, and braille and large print guides are available from the admissions desk."
Large print guides
"Large print guides are available for visiting Cutty Sark.
Download the Cutty Sark large print guide
Braille guide
"A braille guide to Cutty Sark is available to download before a visit.
Download the Cutty Sark braille guide
Audio guides
"Audio guides for Cutty Sark are available free for ticket holders, and can be collected from the entrance to the ship."
Hearing accessibility features:Hearing Information:"Unfortunately, it has not been possible to install a loop system inside Cutty Sark due to interference caused by the original wrought iron structure, but subtitles are included in all films with audio soundtrack."
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