Morning! I hope you are all well and I expect you are looking forward to the long weekend ahead. Contining my ideas for family fun in London I have found a great activity at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. With the River Thames being a focal point of the Jubilee celebrations, especially with the Thames River Pageant, what better way to get involved than attempt to build your own Flotilla! Throughout half term you can join one of the twice daily workshops at the musem to create your own barge or boat, that can then contribute to a giant Jubilee flotilla display.
Whilst in Greenwich you really should visit the Cutty Sark. Just a few weeks ago this beautiful tea clipper has started welcoming visitors onto her decks again, after having to be restored after fire almost destroyed her. Over the bank holiday weekend children can join the special workshops to design a souvenir mug or cup to celebrate someone who is important to them. This activity is free with your Cutty Sark ticket. I remember visiting the Cutty Sark as a child and being quite awestruck by it's size. She really is a beautiful ship and apparently you can now get underneath, something I don't remember doing, where you can sit in the cafe and enjoy a cup of Twinings tea. Sounds perfect!
Have you visited the Cutty Sark since her restoration? I am sure it is wonderful and I know that you can buy souvenirs made by Snapdragon, specially designed for their visitors shop. So even a great tourist attraction such as this supports British small business, which is fantastic.
Have a wonderful day and I'm hoping to post the next installment from the conference later today.
Zoe
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