Sutton Hoo

Step into the High Hall exhibition to discover more about the world of the Anglo-Saxons and the incredible objects unearthed at Sutton Hoo.

Venture into Tranmer House, the former home of Edith Pretty, to discover more about her fascinating life and the archaeological work that has taken place at Sutton Hoo.

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

Venture into the woods on the River View walk and discover our new sculpture trail, inspired by beasts depicted on objects discovered in the Great Ship Burial at Sutton Hoo. Click to discover more about how these sculptures were created and to download a guide to the sculptures and a family story trail.

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.

If you fancy a bite to eat head into King's River Café (next to the ship sculpture in the courtyard) where you will find a selection of food and drink on offer.

For a special memento of your visit pop in to our gift shop and take a piece of history home with you. With a unique range of Anglo-Saxon inspired designs alongside seasonal National Trust ranges it’s the perfect place for some inspirational shopping.

Our second-hand bookshop always has a wide variety of books available. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Sutton Hoo for everyone, for ever.

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.

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.

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