From the twilight of the Roman Empire to life on the Home Front discover over 1,500 years of history in one weekend, at Sutton Hoo’s exciting multi-era living history festival.

Delve into the past and encounter Romans and early Germanic invaders, meet King Raedwald and his Anglo-Saxon warriors, look out for the Vikings and beware of the Norman conquerors. Then jump through history to WWII and life on the home front – this is no ordinary day out.

Around 100 re-enactors are expected to take part in the weekend’s event, with a great line up of top re-enactor groups and performers coming from around the country to take part. From Ancient Wisdom, Angelcynn, Britannia, Civil Defenders, Fairbow, Hands on History, Paul Mortimer (King Raedwald), The Household, Ormsgard, Ousekjarr, Weorod and Wuffings.

A wide range of different periods of history will be represented, in an event that’s not to be missed!

• Enjoy interactive displays and meet a number of interesting historic traders selling their wares.
• Let the kids loose on children’s activities, including medieval have-a-go archery and face painting.
• And don’t forget to stand well back during combat displays!

Sutton Hoo is one of England’s most important and atmospheric archaeological sites, providing the perfect venue for this multi-era event. Voted best large attraction in Suffolk in 2007, this is the biggest event in the property’s event calendar, organized and put together by EventPlan Ltd, the most experienced historical event organisers in the country.

So, do you want to see the past brought to life in spectacular fashion? Then make sure you come along and experience history first hand.

• Sutton Hoo through the Ages – 9 & 10 August, 10am to 5pm.
• Members: adult £4, child £2.50, family £10.50. Non members: adult £10, child £5, family £25.