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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.

  • Booking essential

Enjoy Sutton Hoo at sunset and join our guides as they take you on a journey through time. Discover how the Anglo-Saxons viewed the world around them through their rune poetry and find out more about those who were laid to rest in the Royal Burial Ground. Warm up afterwards with hot drinks in the King's River Café.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £15.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

This tour is most suitable for adults and children aged 12 and above

Meeting point

Please meet outside the Visitor Welcome building at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable footwear for a slow walk and suitable clothing for being outdoors.

Accessibility

Due to the nature of the terrain this walk is not suitable for those who find walking difficult or are in a wheelchair.

Upcoming events

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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.

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on
18 May 2024
at
20:00 to 22:00
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Join the Sae Wylfings as they set up camp for a weekend full of Anglo-Saxon living history.

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on
19 May to 8 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 4 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
22 May to 30 Oct 2024
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 41 other dates or times
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Walk with Us 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
23 May 2024
at
10:30 to 12:00