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Birds of the River Deben Guided Walk 

Wrap up warm, strap on your walking boots and enjoy a guided walk down to the River Deben to discover more about the birds who call this special place their home.

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on
22 Feb to 13 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Anglo-Saxon costume demonstration 

Meet our historic costume volunteers as they demonstrate the craft skills of the Anglo-Saxons and how they created clothing and accessories using natural materials.

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22 Feb to 1 Nov 2025
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10:30 to 15:00
+ 61 other dates or times
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Storytelling at Sutton Hoo 

Join our Anglo-Saxon storytellers as they take you on a journey through time inside the storytelling tree at Sutton Hoo.

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on
22 Feb to 28 Aug 2025
at
10:45 to 11:15
+ 89 other dates or times
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February Half Term Arts and Crafts 

Pop into the Old Stables Activity Centre during your visit for some nature-themed craft activities.

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22 Feb to 23 Feb 2025
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Gruesome Graves 

Take our free family tour to discover gruesome stories we've had to leave out of our 'normal' tours ...

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on
23 Feb to 2 Mar 2025
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13:00 to 14:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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Anglo-Saxon costume making 

Meet our historic costume volunteers as they demonstrate the craft skills of the Anglo-Saxons and how they created clothing and accessories using natural materials.

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on
26 Feb to 26 Mar 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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Quiet Hour at Sutton Hoo 

Join us for quiet hour as we turn down the sounds for those who would enjoy a more peaceful and relaxed visit.

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2 Mar to 7 Dec 2025
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10:00 to 11:00
+ 9 other dates or times
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Paintings Conservation in Action 

Pop in to Tranmer House to see an expert paintings conservator carrying out conservation work on original portraits of Edith and Robert Pretty.

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on
4 Mar 2025
at
10:45 to 15:00
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Wellbeing Walks at Sutton Hoo 

Get out in the fresh air, re-connect with nature, stretch your legs and walk your way to better wellbeing on one of our volunteer-led group walks.

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on
8 Mar to 19 Jun 2025
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10:30 to 12:00
+ 7 other dates or times
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Tranmer House Holiday Apartments Open Weekend 

Explore the holiday apartments in Tranmer House during this special open weekend. There are stunning views and a chance to explore rooms used by Edith Pretty.

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on
8 Mar to 9 Mar 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Little Hoo-ligans Parent and Toddler Group 

Bring your little ones along to Sutton Hoo's outdoor toddler group - Little Hoo-ligans

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on
13 Mar to 11 Dec 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 9 other dates or times
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Little Strollers Walking Group 

Bring your little ones for a gentle stroll around the landscape along our pram and pushchair friendly pathways.

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on
27 Mar to 27 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Easter egg hunt at Sutton Hoo 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Sutton Hoo on an Easter trail.

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on
5 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 16 other dates or times
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Evening Chorus Guided Walk 

As the sun begins to set enjoy the sound of birdsong as it fills the landscape of Sutton Hoo from skylarks to nightingales migrating from Africa.

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26 Apr to 17 May 2025
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20:00 to 22:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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Landscape Photography Workshop 

Explore Sutton Hoo through the lens of your camera and discover top tips from professional photographer Phil Morley on developing your landscape photography skills.

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27 Apr to 12 Oct 2025
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10:30 to 13:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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Landscape & Close-up Photography Workshops (combined) 

Explore Sutton Hoo through the lens of your camera and discover top tips from professional photographer Phil Morley on developing your landscape and close-up photography skills.

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on
27 Apr to 12 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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Close-up Photography Workshop 

Explore Sutton Hoo through the lens of your camera and discover top tips from professional photographer Phil Morley on developing your close-up photography skills.

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on
27 Apr to 12 Oct 2025
at
13:30 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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Beltane Forest Bathe at Sutton Hoo 

Relax and connect with nature through a guided, meditative walk through the woodland.

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on
3 May 2025
at
13:30 to 15:30
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Dawn Chorus Guided Walk 

Prepare for an early start to hear nature's very own concert to celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day.

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on
4 May 2025
at
06:00 to 08:00
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Time Team Live at Sutton Hoo 

Join us as Time Team return for a second year of their exciting research project at Sutton Hoo.

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on
19 May to 13 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 19 other dates or times
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Summer Solstice Forest Bathe at Sutton Hoo 

Relax and connect with nature through a guided, meditative walk through the woodland.

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on
21 Jun 2025
at
07:00 to 09:00
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Theatre in the Forest: Hamlet presented by Red Rose Chain Theatre Company 

Suffolk’s biggest outdoor theatre event, Theatre in the Forest returns to Sutton Hoo for another summer of Shakespeare with an unforgettable production of Hamlet!

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23 Jul to 23 Aug 2025
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19:30 to 22:00
+ 23 other dates or times
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Festival of Archaeology: Wargaming the Age of the Anglo-Saxons 

Join us for an exciting weekend of Anglo-Saxon era war games with miniature model soldiers. Feeling creative? Paint your own miniature model Anglo-Saxon thegn to take home!

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on
26 Jul to 27 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Late Summer Forest Bathe at Sutton Hoo 

Relax and connect with nature through a guided, meditative walk through the woodland.

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on
2 Aug 2025
at
13:30 to 15:30
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Autumn Equinox Forest Bathe at Sutton Hoo 

Connect with nature and history through a guided, meditative walk through woodland and into the Burial Ground at twilight on the Autumn Equinox.

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on
20 Sep 2025
at
17:00 to 19:00