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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 Mar 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
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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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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
29 Mar to 30 Mar 2025
at
13:00 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time
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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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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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on
5 Apr to 1 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 60 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
5 Apr to 28 Aug 2025
at
10:45 to 11:15
+ 86 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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on
6 Apr to 7 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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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
10 Apr to 11 Dec 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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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
12 Apr to 19 Jun 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 5 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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on
26 Apr to 17 May 2025
at
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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on
27 Apr to 12 Oct 2025
at
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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Sunrise Anglo-Saxon myth and magic tour 

As the sun rises over the Anglo-Saxon Royal Burial Ground, soak up the atmosphere and discover more about the people who were laid to rest at Sutton Hoo and how they viewed the world around them.

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on
4 May 2025
at
06:30 to 08:00
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The Dig: A Story Unearthed 

The Dig: A Story Unearthed is a new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and feature some of the original props and costumes from the film.

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on
8 May 2025 to 25 Jan 2026
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 218 other dates or times
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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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Sunset Anglo-Saxon myth and magic tour 

As the sun sets over the Anglo-Saxon Royal Burial Ground, soak up the atmosphere and discover more about the people who were laid to rest at Sutton Hoo and how they viewed the world around them.

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on
12 Jul to 5 Sep 2025
at
19:30 to 21:00
+ 1 other date or time
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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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on
23 Jul to 23 Aug 2025
at
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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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
13 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
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Dear Future: I Leave This Place For You - Sutton Hoo 

Find out how a gift in your will can help us protect and preserve the special places in our care.

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on
18 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time
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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