Visiting Sutton Hoo: What you need to know

Whether you're a regular visitor or it's your first time, we can't wait to welcome you to Sutton Hoo. Take a look at our handy guide on what you need to know to help plan your day.

Planning a visit?

Sutton Hoo is open everyday including the High Hall exhibition, Tranmer House, the Royal Burial Ground and viewing tower, the gift shop and the café until the 1 November.

From 1 November Sutton Hoo will be moving to winter hours. The High Hall exhibition, Tranmer House, gift shop, second-hand bookshop and the café will be open at weekends only. On weekdays the estate walks (including the Royal Burial Ground and Viewing Tower) will be open daily with a car parking machine in operation. Free parking is available for National Trust members, just scan your membership card. If you are not a member PayByPhone will be in operation.

The helmet sculpture at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk

Arrival

The gates are opened at 10.00am. Once you have parked your vehicle, walk through the path in the centre of the car park, and past the sculpture of the Sutton Hoo helmet towards the Visitor Welcome building. Once you have arrived you are able to enjoy your day and stay until the site closes at 4pm.

Sutton Hoo landscape in the misty morning

Staying safe

The safety of our visitors, volunteers and staff remains our top priority. Face coverings are recommended in enclosed, crowded areas. We'll continue to provide hand sanitiser and stick to our high standards of cleanliness. If you're showing any of the symptoms of coronavirus, or if you've been in contact with anyone that has the virus in the last 10 days, please don't visit.

Accessibility

Accessible parking is available in the main car park. Accessible toilets are located in the shop building and in Tranmer House. Personal mobility vehicles and wheelchairs are available to hire, please pre-book by emailing suttonhoo@nationaltrust.org.uk or calling 01394 389714. If you have not pre-booked, we cannot guarantee availability on the day. Follow the link to download a full copy of our access statement.

What's available to see?

Exhibition at 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. From the 31 October the High Hall exhibition will be open at weekends only.

Tranmer House 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. From the 31 October Tranmer House will be open at weekends only.

Family walking in the woods at Sutton Hoo

Walking Trails at Sutton Hoo

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

Unique collections in the Sutton Hoo shop

Shopping at Sutton Hoo

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. From the 31 October the shop will be open at weekends only.

Second-hand bookshop at Sutton Hoo

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. From the 31 October the bookshop will be open at weekends only.

Sculpture trail at Sutton Hoo

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.

Mound Two at Sutton Hoo against blue sky

Family and Learning Activities

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

A family photographing a mushroom at Sutton Hoo

Share your day

Take a few moments to share your day with those that can’t be there, using the hashtag #EveryoneNeedsNature. Whilst we stop and can’t chat to you about your visit, we’d love to see photos of your time with us and hear any feedback you might have via our social media channels.

Walker crossing a stone footbridge in the countryside

Follow the Countryside Code

With more people than ever enjoying our coast and countryside places, we’re asking for your help in looking after them during your visit. Please help us protect wildlife and landscapes by following the Countryside Code, which includes taking any litter home with you and not lighting a barbecue or campfire.

Gruesome Graves

Sat 30 Oct 2021

+ 10 other dates

13:00-14:00

Take our free family tour to discover gruesome stories we've had to leave out of our 'normal' tours ...