Learning

Bring your class

School children re-enact rowing an Anglo-Saxon boat © National Trust/Mathew Pickering

School children re-enacting the burial

© National Trust/Mathew Pickering

Sutton Hoo is a great place to bring your class no matter what the subject is.  Anglo-Saxon history is most popular but we provide guided activities for all ages. They're led by our fully trained guides or we've got self-led resources for you to use too.

Here you'll find details of sessions available and essential booking information.

Enjoy our places all year round

A child creating a clay tile with natural objects © National Trust

Making a clay tile with natural objects

© National Trust

If you'd like to enjoy all of our places for FREE all year then why not join up to our Education group membership.

Membership entitles card-holders to make as many pre-booked visits during the year as required. Group leaders are also entitled to make free planning and preparation visits to the sites.

What we offer

A group of children listen to Basil Brown on a headset © National Trust/Mathew Pickhaver

We have a programme of guided and self-guided activities to suit all ages. These are available for you to enjoy throughout the year. Download our learning brochure for more details of the sessions on offer.

Discover Sutton Hoo

A cartoon title page for our interactive game 'Discover Sutton Hoo'

Help Basil Brown excavate Mound 1, discover fascinating facts and stories about some of the artefacts and become an expert archaeologist.

How to book

Child in Anglo Saxon costume looking at the reconstructed warrior's helmet, Sutton Hoo, Suffolk. © NTPL/Ian Shaw

For more information or to make a booking please get in touch with us

 

 

 

 

Risk assessments and worksheets

The exhibition tells the story of Sutton Hoo, using stunning replicas and a full size recreation of the burial chamber. Trails for children. © David Kirkham

You can download a range of handy worksheets and risk assessments to prepare for your visit:

 

Facilities

  • Poetry workshop at Newton House - reading the work in Drawing Room

    Learning centre

    A dedicated learning room for sessions and lunch, boot room and toilets are all in Tranmer House

  • Play area at Fountains Abbey © Kippa Matthews

    Play area

    Next to the Exhibition Hall you'll find a play area. It's great for active kids.

  • Picnics at Overbeck's, Devon © Sam Taylor

    Picnic spots

    There are plenty of spots to enjoy a picnic outdoors. A groundsheet is available or picnic tables

Don't forget to bring...

  • A water bottle, sun hat and sun cream in the summer
  • A warm coat, hat and gloves in the winter
  • Wellie boots and waterproof coat if forecast is for rain
  • Lunch
  • Education Group Membership card if applicable
  • Clipboards and enough worksheets for your class
  • Eager and inquiring minds