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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Our historic costume volunteers bring to life the sights of Anglo-Saxon England as they demonstrate the skill that went in to producing clothing using natural materials. They will take you on the whole journey demonstrating and explaining skills including spinning, dyeing, leatherwork, basket making, weaving and tablet weaving.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Demonstrations are suitable for all ages.

Meeting point

The team will be demonstrating in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

Upcoming events

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Yule Craft Activities at Sutton Hoo 

As we celebrate Yule at Sutton Hoo have a go at our Anglo-Saxon themed craft activities.

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on
2 Jan to 5 Jan 2025
at
10:30 to 15:30
+ 3 other dates or times
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Yule at Sutton Hoo 

Discover what the festive period meant to the Anglo-Saxons living 1500 years ago and find out where many of our traditions came from as we celebrate Yule at Sutton Hoo.

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on
2 Jan to 5 Jan 2025
at
10:30 to 15:30
+ 3 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
2 Jan to 26 Jan 2025
at
13:00 to 14:00
+ 9 other dates or times
Event

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.

Event summary

on
4 Jan 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00