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Summer of Play: Family Craft Activities

Pop in to the Old Stables during your visit and have a go at some Anglo-Saxon inspired craft activities.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Depending on which day you visit, you will be able to create either a miniature Anglo-Saxon brooch or shield boss, a decorative pendant, decorative butterflies or a miniature Bromeswell Bucket! Our arts and crafts volunteers will guide you through the process.

You don’t need to book for this, just turn up and have fun. Site admission applies. The Stables is a small space, so if it's busy just pop back later.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

Check admission prices

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all ages.

Meeting point

After seeing Visitor Welcome for your admission, head to the Old Stables Activity Centre.

What to bring and wear

These activities are taking place indoors.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

Upcoming events

Event

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!

Event summary

on
27 Jul to 28 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Festival of Archaeology: Sae Wylfings, Anglo-Saxon Living History 

Join the Sae Wylfings as they set up camp for a weekend full of Anglo-Saxon living history.

Event summary

on
27 Jul to 28 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Summer of Play at Sutton Hoo 

Enjoy a Summer of Play at Sutton Hoo. With activities indoors and outdoors there's something to entertain all ages.

Event summary

on
27 Jul to 1 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 36 other dates or times
Event

Festival of Archaeology: 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
27 Jul 2024
at
10:30 to 15:00