Help us discover the next chapter of Sutton Hoo’s history by being a part of our excavation with Time Team. Book your place here to be part of the volunteer finds processing team. Please see separate listing for excavation volunteers.
Join us as Time Team return for a second year of their exciting research project at Sutton Hoo.
Meet our historic costume volunteers as they demonstrate the craft skills of the Anglo-Saxons and how they created clothing and accessories using natural materials.
The Dig: A Story Unearthed is a new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and feature some of the original props and costumes from the film.
Bring your little ones for a gentle stroll around the landscape along our pram and pushchair friendly pathways.
Help us discover the next chapter of Sutton Hoo’s history by being a part of our excavation with Time Team. Book your place here to be part of the volunteer excavation team. Please see separate listing for finds processing volunteers.
Head into the Old Stables Activity Centre to enjoy some archaeology-themed craft activities during your visit to Sutton Hoo.
Join our Anglo-Saxon storytellers as they take you on a journey through time inside the storytelling tree at Sutton Hoo.
Become a family of archaeologists and learn how archaeologists uncover the past beneath our feet. Have a go yourselves and see what you discover in our archaeology sand trays.
Take our free family tour to discover gruesome stories we've had to leave out of our 'normal' tours ...
Join tour guides from the Sutton Hoo Society for a special evening tour of the Royal Burial Ground at Sutton Hoo, part of Saxon Festival 2025.
Join us for quiet hour as we turn down the sounds for those who would enjoy a more peaceful and relaxed visit.
Enjoy episode 3 of the Time Team Sutton Hoo dig series at the Riverside Theatre, Woodbridge. The film will be followed by a Q&A with experts from Time Team and the project.
Get out in the fresh air, re-connect with nature, stretch your legs and walk your way to better wellbeing on one of our volunteer-led group walks.
Relax and connect with nature through a guided, meditative walk through the woodland.
Explore Sutton Hoo through the lens of your camera and discover top tips from professional photographer Phil Morley on developing your landscape photography skills.
Explore Sutton Hoo through the lens of your camera and discover top tips from professional photographer Phil Morley on developing your landscape and close-up photography skills.
Explore Sutton Hoo through the lens of your camera and discover top tips from professional photographer Phil Morley on developing your close-up photography skills.
Step back over 1000 years in time to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of Anglo-Saxon life as we welcome Thegns of Mercia for a weekend full of living history at Sutton Hoo.
As the sun sets over the Anglo-Saxon Royal Burial Ground, soak up the atmosphere and discover more about the people who were laid to rest at Sutton Hoo and how they viewed the world around them.
Join us at Sutton Hoo for an art workshop with a difference: this is for those who fear that they can’t draw, but who’ve always wanted to have a go!
Enjoy a Summer of Play at Sutton Hoo. With activities indoors and outdoors there's something to entertain all ages, bring the whole family to enjoy a jam-packed summer of fun!
Suffolk’s biggest outdoor theatre event, Theatre in the Forest returns to Sutton Hoo for another summer of Shakespeare with an unforgettable production of Hamlet!
Join us for an exciting weekend of Anglo-Saxon era war games with miniature model soldiers. Feeling creative? Paint your own miniature model Anglo-Saxon thegn to take home!
Relax and connect with nature through a guided, meditative walk through the woodland.
Channel your inner warrior this summer in an archery session with East Coast Adventures at Sutton Hoo.
Make your very own card Sutton Hoo warrior helmet in our Anglo-Saxon smithy craft gazebo.
Channel your inner warrior this summer in an axe throwing session with East Coast Adventures at Sutton Hoo.
Wrap up warm, strap on your walking boots and enjoy a guided walk down to the River Deben to discover more about the birds who call this special place their home.
Find out how a gift in your will can help us protect and preserve the special places in our care.
Connect with nature and history through a guided, meditative walk through woodland and into the Burial Ground at twilight on the Autumn Equinox.