Cutty Sark

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Top 1% of attractions in London
8 / 10

5 expert reviews

“Where the Archbishop of Canterbury was murdered in 1012.”

– Not For Tourists

Time Out Time Out
"The world's last surviving tea clipper was the fastest and greatest of her age. That was over a century ago now, but the Cutty Sark is certainly still a venerable sight." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This sleek, romantic clipper was built in 1869, one among a vast fleet of tall-masted wooden ships that plied the oceanic highways of the 19th century." Full review
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Don't forget to take in the very amusing collection of figureheads.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Launched in 1869 from Scotland's Dumbarton shipyards, this majestic three-masted vessel was used in the China tea trade and became famous for her speed." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This handsome wooden ship, launched in 1869 when it was expected to last only 30 years, is today the only tea clipper left in the world." Full review