One of Britain's most important and atmospheric archaeological sites
Burial ground of the Anglo-Saxon kings of East Anglia
Priceless royal treasures discovered in a huge ship grave
Exhibition hall tells the compelling story of early English history
Suffolk sandlings heathland and woodland walks
What's new this year
Exhibition on Anglo-Saxon feasting, featuring artefacts loaned from the British Museum (14 March–1 November). This year marks the 70th anniversary of the excavation of the buried ship
Opening arrangements
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14 Mar–5 Apr 09
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6 Apr–19 Apr 09
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22 Apr–24 May 09
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25 May–31 May 09
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3 Jun–28 Jun 09
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29 Jun–6 Sep 09
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9 Sep–25 Oct 09
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7 Nov–20 Dec 09
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27 Dec–3 Jan 10
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Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Estate walks open daily all year 9–6 (except for some Thursday, November–January) . Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £6.50 (£5.90), child £3.40 (£2.95), family (2 adults & 2 children) £16.45 (£14.95). Groups (£5.30). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle, on foot or public transport. Free entry for Education Group members for booked educational visits only. Different admission prices, including charge for NT members, on certain special event days
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Trust
properties nearby
Dunwich Heath
Flatford: Bridge Cottage
Kyson Hill
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
Guidebook
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