Sutton Hoo

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

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

Sutton Hoo’s new full-size Anglo-Saxon ship sculpture will send a tingle up your spine as you stand in its ghostly shadows contemplating the extraordinary story that it represents.

With 245 acres to explore, Sutton Hoo is the ideal place to explore with your pooch.

Get out and into nature at Sutton Hoo. With 245 acres to explore, find the perfect walk for you.

Sutton Hoo is home to several different rare breeds of sheep. They play an active role in the conservation of this precious acid grassland landscape.

We have re-opened King's River Café with a takeaway service offering a limited range of hot and cold drinks and snacks. We’ve introduced safety measures including screens at our till and collection points, and a one-way system. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

The shop is open at weekends during April. For the safety of staff and visitors we have introduced social distancing measures and payment will be via card only.

The bookshop is open at weekends in April. For the safety of staff and visitors we have introduced social distancing measures and payment will be via card only.

Newly refurbished as part of our transformation project, Kyson is our largest flat with three bedrooms, a checkered-tile bathroom and wide sweeping views far across the Royal Burial Ground all the way round to the river and beyond. Kyson is perfect for gathering friends and family together for a get-away in style!

Newly refurbished as part of our transformation project, Deben View is located on the first-floor of Tranmer House with two bedrooms. Deben View boasts original features such as a marble bathroom and wood panelling in the living area which was formerly Edith Pretty's bedroom where the gold was temporarily stored under the bed. With an exclusive wooden balcony facing out towards the Royal Burial Ground, Deben View offers stunning views across the Sutton Hoo landscape.

Newly refurbished as part of our project to transform your visit to Sutton Hoo, Wilford is a two-bedroom flat full of period furnishings to create an elegant, spacious home-base for exploring this amazing landscape right from your front door.

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

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

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.

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...

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

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.

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.

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive.

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