Sutton Hoo

Important notice -

We’ve re-opened the estate walks and Keepers' Café at Sutton Hoo. You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

Awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon royal burial site

More about this place

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on

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Please book ahead before visiting

The estate walks at Sutton Hoo have reopened and you’ll need to book your tickets by 3pm the day before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Sutton Hoo (6 July - 12 July)

Wed 08 Jul 2020
10:00-10:30
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Things to see and do

View of the burial mounds at dawn at Sutton Hoo

The Royal Burial Ground at Sutton Hoo 

Explore the atmospheric seventh-century Royal Burial Ground as you discover the history and mystery of what lay beneath the earth.

Mound Two at Sutton Hoo against blue sky

Family Activities 

We have made some of our learning and family activities available online for you to enjoy both at home and at Sutton Hoo.

Our top three walks

Sutton Hoo rainbow leading to Mound Two at the end

Accessible route to the Royal Burial Ground (orange circular walk) 

Stroll around the burial mounds of Sutton Hoo, discovering the varied history of the site though time. Suitable for personal mobility vehicles. Easy, 0.5 miles.

Discover walking trails at Sutton Hoo

Sutton Hoo Pinewood Walk (blue circular walk) 

Explore the wider estate of Sutton Hoo with this woodland walk, taking in stunning views across the River Deben. Easy, 1.1 miles

River View Walk at Sutton Hoo

River View Walk (circular green walk) 

Running through tranquil woodland, this walk offers up stunning views of the River Deben. Moderate, 0.8 miles.

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Eating and shopping

Woman holding takeaway hot drink

Keepers' Café

We’ll be re-opening Keepers’ Café from 15 June and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Bring some character to your garden with our range of garden decor, available on the online shop

Treat yourself 

Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop. Your purchases and support enable us to continue to care for the nature, beauty and history we all miss.

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History

Sutton Hoo purse lid detail

A brief introduction to Sutton Hoo  

So what exactly was discovered at Sutton Hoo, and why is it so significant?

Making replica helmet foils at Sutton Hoo

Who were the Anglo-Saxons? 

Just who were the Anglo-Saxons? And why did they choose Sutton Hoo?

Archaeology in process at Sutton Hoo

History of archaeology at Sutton Hoo 

Think of archaeology at Sutton Hoo and you'll almost certainly think of the famous discoveries made in 1939. But there's a long history of archaeology here, from professional experts to treasure seekers.

The ship sculpture

BBC Radio Suffolk at Sutton Hoo 

On Tuesday 5th November we were joined by BBC Radio Suffolk for a day of broadcasts from Sutton Hoo to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Great Ship Burial and the exciting changes to the Sutton Hoo experience.

The Sutton Hoo helmet sculpture

1939 was just the beginning... 

In 1939 one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time was being uncovered at Sutton Hoo. Now 80 years on, the story continues, as we countdown to the completion of the incredible new Sutton Hoo experience...

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Our work

Sunrise over the Royal Burial Ground at Sutton Hoo

Hoo's Who? Meet the Sutton Hoo team 

Ever wondered who might work at a place like this? Meet some of the team, with our essential Hoo's Who.

Linnet on gorse at Sutton Hoo

An ancient landscape, a living landscape 

It might be the home of one of the most important archaeological discoveries ever made, but Sutton Hoo is also a place of special habitats, varied landscapes and precious wildife.

Photo Albums from the Lack and Wagstaff Collection

Historic image digitisation at Sutton Hoo 

Find out more about the recent digitisation work carried out on archive images of the Great Ship Burial excavation. These images, captured in 1939, helped record this fascinating discovery.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Sutton Hoo on the National Trust Collections website

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