Discover Sutton Hoo and learn about history
We welcome teachers who want to use the National Trust Sutton Hoo site as a learning space for their studies. Whether you want to bring students to learn about history or geography, or you just fancy delivering a learning session with a difference, all learning experiences are positively encouraged.
If requested our experienced and friendly volunteers can assist you and take you back in time with a tour across the Royal Burial Ground. Our self-led trails allow pupils to work in small groups to use their observational skills and discover Anglo-Saxon designs and features such as runic patterns and writing. The children can explore natural features or become archaeologists for the day and dig for buried finds in our sand tray archaeology sessions. Your class can explore the High Hall exhibition and make use of our outdoor learning base, ‘Hoo Wudu’.
Special educational need visits
The High Hall exhibition and several of the trails and footpaths are wheelchair accessible. The Children and Young Peoples Team will be delighted to organise specific activities such as costume or handling sessions to suit the needs of your pupils.
School Visits
We cater for all age groups from Early Years and Key Stage 1 right through to Key Stage 4.
Group visits must be booked in advance. Organised activities are mainly self-led with support from the experienced helping hands of National Trust Children and Young People volunteers. By downloading our school visit information pack, you will find all the details needed to make a booking enquiry. The visit pack contains a site map, details of some of the available activities and trails, the cost and the booking process. Download the pack by clicking here.
We also welcome Home Education Groups, International Education Groups, Universities, FE Colleges and Adult Learning Groups. If you wish to book a trip please contact the Children and Young Peoples Programming and Partnership Officer using the details below.
