At Sutton Hoo, on the eve of the Second World War, archaeologists discovered one of the greatest treasures ever found in Britain. It had lain undisturbed for 1,300 years and changed the way we thought about our ancestors. It was the ulimate discovery, the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his most treasured possessions. Today, you can walk in the footsteps of royalty around the atmospheric burial mounds and visit our award-winning exhibition with its full-size reconstruction of the burial chamber. The exhibition also displays original Anglo-Saxon treasure on loan from the British Museum
Don't miss
Meet a 1930s archaeologist and help them unearth the past.
Take a guided tour of the royal burial mounds.
Hear an 'amazing artefact' mini-talk in the exhibition.
Making the most of your day
Family events, living history, exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and changing exhibitions. Wildlife/nature walks. Children's play area, quiz/trails, Tracker Packs and dressing-up box. Dogs welcome on leads in park and café terrace area only
Opening times
01-Jan - 14-Feb-10
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15-Feb - 21-Feb-10
11 - 4
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27-Feb - 07-Mar-10
11 - 4
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13-Mar - 04-Apr-10
10:30 - 5
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05-Apr - 31-Oct-10
10:30 - 5
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06-Nov - 19-Dec-10
11 - 4
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27-Dec - 31-Dec-10
11 - 4
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Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Estate walks open daily all year, 9 to 6 (except for some Thursdays, November to end December). Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £6.85 (£6.20), child £3.55 (£3.10), family £17.30 (£15.70). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle, on foot or public transport
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Places nearby
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach
Flatford: Bridge Cottage
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
Kyson Hill
Guidebook
To find out more about Sutton Hoo buy the guide before you visit
