Heroic Horses at the Hoo
Join us for some special family horse craft activities as we celebrate heroic horses of Sutton Hoo.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Horses form a significant part of the Sutton Hoo story. Frank Pretty fought in the First World War and rode his horse Polly Hopkins throughout his service. Both survived the war and Polly was able to live out her retirement at Sutton Hoo.
Discovered in Mound 17 during the 1980s was the grave of a warrior and his horse. It is likely that this horse was sacrificed in the early 7th century to accompany his master to the gods.
A horse head made of felt
Celebrate the horse legacy of Sutton Hoo on the weekend of 9 and 10 November where we will be running a whole host of horse-related art activities.
Pop in to the old stables to make your own model Polly Hopkins or Mound 17 horse, you can also make a finger puppet horse or sketch some horse furniture and ornaments.
Meanwhile, in the Discovery Room why not try your hand at writing an heroic horse haiku or creating some horsey kennings?
All activities are free with site admission.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for all ages
- Meeting point
After seeing the Visitor Welcome team for your admission head to the old stables.
- What to bring and wear
Activities are indoors, but you will need to walk outdoors to access them, so please dress suitably for the weather.
- Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Upcoming events
Autumn Colour Spotter Activity
Escape into the Autumn landscape at Sutton Hoo. Pick-up an autumn colour spotter sheet for a fun activity along the way.
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.
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.