Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

Reflecting and adapting to the changing world around it for nearly 500 years

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Father Christmas and Child

Deck the Halls at Sutton House this Christmas 

This Christmas meet Father Christmas and explore 500 years of Christmas traditions throughout Sutton House and experience the festive period through the eyes of the Tudors, the Georgians, the Victorians, and even 1980s Londoners.

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Things to see and do 

Autumn 2018

Halloween at Sutton House

Halloween Horrors this October Half-Term 

This half-term experience Sutton House like never before. Our long term friends and collaborators Tea Break Theatre have taken over the house with Frankenstein inspired decorations and activities for all of the family.

Sutton House Windrush School Workshops 2018

Celebrating the legacy of the Windrush this Black History Month 

This Black History Month Sutton House is celebrating 70 years since the SS Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Dock, East London. With an exhibition that features story from our over 55's community group, The Recycled Teenagers, and stories of individuals throughout the period of 1948 to 1971.

Frankenstein at Sutton House

Tea Break Theatre presents Frankenstein  

Hear from the director of Tea Break Theatre, Katharine Armitage, and her inspiration for this year's production of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

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.

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What's on 

Upcoming events

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Tea Break Theatre presents Frankenstein

Sun 21 Oct 2018
19:30-21:30
Book tickets for Tea Break Theatre's production of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Halloween Horrors at Sutton House

Wed 24 Oct 2018
12:00-17:00
Experience spooky spectacles throughout 500 year old Sutton House, designed by Tea Break Theatre. There will also be costumes, creativity and perhaps a ghost or twooooooooo.

Are child refugees still welcome?

Wed 24 Oct 2018
18:00-20:00
Short films & discussion about the welcome child migrants have received across the UK.

A Celebration of Black British and African composers

Sun 04 Nov 2018
15:00-16:30
Decus Ensemble perform chamber music by African and Black British composers as part of the plainsightSOUND project.

INCLUSION

Fri 09 Nov 2018
19:00-23:00
SCREENING DISCUSSION LIVE PERFORMANCE

After Violence: Baroque Drag, Gender, Masculinity and Violence

Fri 16 Nov 2018
20:00-23:00
Performed by drag queen Rhys's Pieces, non-binary vocalist Ella Taylor, and electronic musician Benjamin Tassie, Text and direction will be by FXXX BXXXX of Oedipa. Using the music of baroque composer John Dowland, After Violence incorporates...
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Our work

CampbellX and Kayza Rose

Film Launch 9th November 

At nearly 500 years old Sutton House is one of the older, special places that the National Trust looks after. Sutton House, in east London, has survived such a long time because it has adapted to and reflected the changing world around it once a Tudor country house and finally an anarcho-punk squat. Then, in 1980s, Sutton House was saved from development into luxury housing by local people for community and learning purposes. Today it continues to thrive by adapting to and reflecting the world around it.

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

The Recycled Teenagers  

Find out about Sutton House's over 55's community group the Recycled Teenagers

Sutton House Queered Launch February 2017

Archived Events and Exhibitions 

Find out about the events and exhibitions Sutton House has hosted throughout the years.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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

Safeguarding Policy  

Sutton House recognises that we have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults who visit Sutton House. This document outlines the ways in which we aim to achieve this.

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