An exclusive evening aboard Cutty Sark
9 December 2026 | 7 – 11pm Cutty Sark, Greenwich, London
Step aboard the world’s only surviving extreme clipper after the doors close to the public. This exclusive member evening brings together private access, expert-led stories, fine food, flowing drinks and time with people from across the .UK community, all within one of London’s most remarkable historic settings. Members are welcome to bring a guest to share the evening.
Why join us?
Exclusive after-hours access: Explore Cutty Sark once the doors close to daytime visitors.
Small-group tours and stories: Explore Cutty Sark across her historic decks in small groups, with actors bringing the ship’s people, voyages and dramatic moments to life along the way.
A memorable setting for hospitality: Enjoy themed food stations, drinks and bowls inspired by China and tea alongside festive food, with music and entertainment beneath the spectacular suspended hull.
Meaningful member connections: Exchange ideas with industry peers, make new connections and catch up with familiar faces in a friendly, informal setting.
Bring a guest: Members are welcome to invite one eligible business guest or partner to share the evening.
New to a Nominet member event?
Our events are friendly and informal. Come on your own or bring an eligible guest; the team will be on hand to welcome you, make introductions and help you meet people with shared interests. There are no presentations, sales pitches or forced networking activities.
Discover Cutty Sark
Launched in 1869 for the China tea trade and later renowned for record-breaking passages carrying Australian wool, Cutty Sark represents the pinnacle of composite clipper design and remains the world’s only surviving extreme clipper. She once connected the British Isles with the wider world, carrying valuable goods along the fastest global routes between continents. That same drive for speed, resilience and trusted connection makes her a fitting setting for Nominet members, who connect businesses and communities and enable information to flow across the UK and beyond.
Stories to discover aboard
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To the moon and back
During her merchant career, Cutty Sark sailed a total distance equivalent to two-and-a-half journeys to the Moon and back.
957,995 nautical miles
Source: Royal Museums Greenwich
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The last survivor
The world’s only remaining extreme clipper.
151 years old
Source: Royal Museums Greenwich
Allan C. Green – Cutty Sark photographed at sea by Captain Woodget using a camera balanced on two of the ship’s boats lashed together -
Nannie the sea witch
The ship’s name and figurehead were inspired by the witch in Robert Burns’ poem ‘Tam o’ Shanter‘.
2021 figure Hand-carved by Andy Peters
Source: Royal Museums Greenwich
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The 73-day passage
Her fastest recorded journey from Sydney to London established her reputation in the Australian wool trade.
Richard Woodget was the Captain of this voyage
Source: Royal Museums Greenwich
Join us at Cutty Sark
9 December 2026 | 7 – 11pm Cutty Sark, Greenwich, London
Places are limited and we expect this event to fill up quickly.
Registration will close once we reach capacity, so we’d encourage you to book your place early.
Please request your place using the form below. If you’re a Nominet member, we’ll confirm your place by email.
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