Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

Tudor house surviving in the heart of a thriving East London community

More about this place

Orthopaedic Derby boot

London College of Fashion presents Footnotes: Intimate Stories of Shoes at Sutton House 

"Sutton House provides the perfect backdrop to Footnotes because of its own extensive history. Through this exhibition and accompanying programme of workshops and talks, we want to immerse people in the history of the everyday and in shoes as ways to reanimate the past and access personal and shared cultural memories among the audience." Alison Moloney, curator and research fellow at London College of Fashion, UAL.

Back to top
Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

Things to see and do 

Three iconic women of Sutton House

Meet the Women of Sutton House 

Explore the stories of some of the women who have helped to shape the oldest house in Hackney.

Performance on Gypsy Caravan Theatre

The Gypsy Caravan Theatre at Sutton House  

Taking up residency in the Breaker's Yard from April 2018. The newly created Gypsy Caravan Theatre has an exciting program for children and adults to create and perform together. Find out how you can get involved.

Great Chamber

Things to see and do at Sutton House 

Explore a Tudor gem in thriving Hackney at Sutton House. Delve into the past with original Tudor features and enjoy modern community life with our family events, film screenings and more.

Celebrating the opening of the Breaker's Yard at Sutton House

Breaker's Yard at Sutton House  

What was once derelict scrubland at Sutton House in Hackney has been transformed into a late 20th century-themed urban oasis with an edible garden, and art installations including The Grange - a 1970s caravan fitted out as a historic stately home.

A child playing in the sand pit at Sutton House & Breaker's Yard

Top ten things for families to do at Sutton House  

From sandcastle building to dressing up as giant caterpillars, there are plenty of activities for families to do at Sutton House and Breaker's Yard all year round.

Data laws are changing – don’t get left out Stay in
Back to top
Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

What's on 

Upcoming events

See all events

Grandparent and Grandchild Workshop

Sat 26 May 2018
14:00-17:00
This spring there is an old Gypsy Caravan parked up in the Breaker's Yard. You are invited to create a Theatre Company with your grandparents, and perform on the caravan on either the 12th or 26th May.

Summer Half Term at Sutton House

Wed 30 May 2018
12:00-17:00
Search Hackney's oldest house for a variety of historical objects from 500 years ago, all the way up to the modern day. Try on Tudor and Georgian costumes, plant seeds in the old Routemaster Bus in our award winning community garden and learn...

girl.boy.child

Sat 02 Jun 2018
19:00-22:00
Renowned singer songwriter David McAlmont delves into the closets of the UK's historic houses to explore LGBTQ histories and their contemporary significance to create a new performance.

Sutton House Music Society presents Roskell Piano Trio

Sun 10 Jun 2018
17:00-19:00
Late Beethoven trios 1 Our resident piano trio continue our 'late Beethoven' series with an exploration of the late Beethoven piano trios. This programme includes the Archduke Trio Op. 97.
Back to top
Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

Eating and shopping

Tearoom at Sutton House

A cup of tea and a second-hand book 

Our shop and tearoom sells carefully picked and well loved products that are a favourite with National Trust visitors around the country.

Back to top
Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

History

Squatter artwork

Dive into the past 

Look beyond Tudor walls built by courtier to Henry VIII Ralph Sadleir, and find murals painted by 1980s squatters.

Find out more
Back to top
Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

Our work

Teaching a class at Sutton House

Conserving and connecting 

Our work doesn't just cover looking after the house and collections at Sutton House. We work hard to build our relationship with the local community and provide excellent learning experiences for all ages.

Back to top
Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

Venue hire

Venue Hire

A newly married couple stand in front of a portrait of Ralph Sadlier in the Great Chamber at Sutton House.

Have your wedding at Sutton House 

Why not have your wedding or wedding reception at Sutton House - a Tudor house complete with courtyard, barn and oak panelling in a great London location.

Group of people sat around a table at Sutton House drinking tea and having a meeting

Host your meeting or away day at Sutton House 

Bring your team to this unique and inspiring space in the heart of Hackney for a creative day or meeting space.

speakers mounted on chairs either side of the fireplace in the Great Chamber at Sutton House

Contemporary music concerts at Sutton House  

Something for the music lovers

Back to top
Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

Get involved

Volunteering and the community

Join the team 

We couldn't work without our dedicated team of volunteers who help us run and look after Sutton House. Take a look at how you can get involved in joining the volunteer team.

Back to top
Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

Learning

Children working in Breaker's Yard

What's on for Primary Schools at Sutton House? 

Sutton House's award-winning education programme is engaging and immersive, we have a range of cross-curricular workshops for nursery classes up to year 6.

Young people working in the Great Chamber

Secondary schools  

At Sutton House we have plenty on offer for secondary schools. Not only do we have a range of workshops and tours available, we also can provide inspiring spaces for classroom and performances.

Back to top
Close