Greenwich
Cutty Sark
Historic clipper ship by the Thames
Photo by Joel Sileno on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- Cutty SarkAbout 2 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / SunsetMornings are quiet, and in the evening the ship's silhouette looks beautiful.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Cutty Sark
- Where to stand
- A low angle from the square by the bow, looking up at the masts.
- Composition
- Spread the lines of masts and rigging across the top of the frame with your subject at the bottom to show scale.
Tips
- You can shoot the exterior for free
- Check the venue's rules for filming on board
Overview
The Cutty Sark is a 19th-century clipper ship on display beside the Thames in Greenwich. Its masts and rigging are highly photogenic, making it a perfect opening shot for a Greenwich vlog.
- Striking masts of a 19th-century clipper
- Open riverside setting on the Thames
- The glass space beneath the hull is worth a look (paid)
Creator Information
- Area
- Greenwich
- Nearest Station
- Cutty SarkDLR
- Walking Time
- About 2 min walk
- Best For
- Travel / YouTube / Instagram / Cinematic
- Best Time
- Morning / SunsetMornings are quiet, and in the evening the ship's silhouette looks beautiful.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor & Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree to shoot the exterior. Visiting on board is paid.
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Handheld shooting is commonHandheld filming of the exterior is common. For filming on board or commercial shoots, check the rules of the venue (Royal Museums Greenwich).Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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