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, including how to book tickets if you are visiting from 2 April.

Swords of Kingdoms- Booking
To see Swords of Kingdoms: The Staffordshire Hoard at Sutton Hoo (opening 19 May) you will need to book a free timed ticket to this special exhibition in addition to your admission ticket. Timed tickets to the exhibition will be available from Thursday 21 April for 19 - 22 May and can be booked at the same time you’re booking admission. Additional weeks will be made available every Thursday thereafter. Please note entry tickets for Swords of Kingdoms are limited daily due to the capacity of the Treasury where the exhibition is being displayed.
Booking your visit
Please pre-book your tickets to guarantee entry. By using a booking system we’re able to manage the number of visitors at any one time, ensuring that those visiting have a fantastic experience. 2021 saw record numbers of visitors at Sutton Hoo which often saw queues and our car park being full before midday. By managing the number of visitors, it helps us to look after this special place for future generations.
We'll be releasing tickets every Thursday on a rolling basis for four weeks ahead.
We are asking all visitors, including members, to book their visit in advance. There is no limit on length of visit. Tickets will be available on half hourly slots so, if you book a ticket for 10.30, you can arrive any time between 10.30 and 11.00.
On quieter days, if we're not fully booked, you may be able to access Sutton Hoo by booking on the day, up to 8am. However, to avoid disappointment, we recommend booking tickets in advance. Without a booking, we won't be able to guarantee entry.
We recommend making an account when booking, as you will be able to change the date or time of your booking up to 24 hours before your timeslot. Please note, you can only amend your booking if you have a DigiTickets account, which can only be created at the time of booking. To cancel your booking, please call our booking team on 0344 249 1895.

Book your tickets
If you are planning to visit Sutton Hoo from 2 April we recommend that you book in advance, or call 0344 249 1895 to book. Without a booking, we won't be able to guarantee entry.
What's open
High Hall exhibition and Tranmer House: Daily, 10.30am - 4.30pm
Shop and café: Daily, 10am - 5pm
Keepers' kiosk (takeaway food and drink): Weekends, 10.30am - 3pm
Second-hand bookshop: Tuesday - Thursday, 10.30am - 5pm, Monday and Friday, 1.30pm - 5pm.
Estate walks and playground: 10am – 5pm, daily. Dogs on short leads welcome.
Viewing tower: 10am – 4pm, daily.
Toilets: 10am – 5pm, daily. Located in the shop/café building, Tranmer House and at the side of the High Hall exhibition. Accessible toilets and baby changing available.

Accessibility
Parking: Blue badge parking available in the main car park.
Toilets: Accessible toilets are located in the shop/café building, Tranmer House and at the side of the High Hall exhibition.
Mobility scooter and wheelchair hire: Personal mobility vehicles and wheelchairs are available to hire at weekends, 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.
Click here to download a full copy of our access statement.

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.