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Autumn Adventures at Sutton Hoo 

Escape into autumn with a variety of seasonal play activities at Sutton Hoo. With activities indoors and outdoors there's something to entertain all ages!

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29 Oct to 15 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 17 other dates or times

The Dig: A Story Unearthed 

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.

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29 Oct 2026 to 24 Jan 2027
at 10:30 to 15:30+ 42 other dates or times

Big Draw® - Hoo’s Up for Drawing? 

Relax in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House where you can enjoy some mindful drawing activities as we celebrate the Big Draw® Festival.

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29 Oct to 8 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 10 other dates or times

Finds Friday Object Handling 

Get up close and personal with real archaeological finds and replicas of the Sutton Hoo treasures, including pieces you can handle!

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30 Oct 2026
at 10:45 to 13:15

Gruesome Graves 

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

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30 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00+ 2 other dates or times

Tales by Torchlight: The Adventures of Rægenhere 

As darkness falls across the landscape of Sutton Hoo join our Anglo-Saxon storytellers as they share fictionalised tales of The Adventures of Rægenhere, the eldest son and heir of King Rædwald of East Anglia.

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30 Oct to 31 Oct 2026
at 18:00 to 19:30+ 3 other dates or times

Anglo-Saxon costume demonstration 

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.

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31 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00

Quiet Hour at Sutton Hoo 

Join us for quiet hour as we turn down the sounds for those who would enjoy a more peaceful and relaxed visit.

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1 Nov to 6 Dec 2026
at 10:00 to 11:00+ 1 other date or time

Big Draw® - Artist in Residence 

Sutton Hoo is pleased to welcome Suffolk artist Amanda Warren as ‘Artist in Residence’ working onsite to create her unique and inspiring mixed media artwork.

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6 Nov to 12 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30+ 1 other date or time

Conservation in Action: Edith Pretty's Travel Case 

What secrets are tucked away inside Edith Pretty’s travel case? Join us as we open the case, uncover and check over 100 fascinating items, and see how we care for these precious objects behind the scenes.

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10 Nov to 11 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 1 other date or time

Little Hoo-ligans Parent and Toddler Group 

Bring your little ones along to Sutton Hoo's outdoor toddler group - Little Hoo-ligans

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12 Nov to 10 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

Yule at Sutton Hoo 

Discover what the festive period meant to the Anglo-Saxons living 1500 years ago and find out where many of our traditions came from as we celebrate Yule at Sutton Hoo.

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21 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
at 10:30 to 15:30+ 18 other dates or times

Little Strollers Walking Group 

Bring your little ones for a gentle stroll around the landscape along our pram and pushchair friendly pathways.

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26 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00

Sketching for the Terrified 

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!

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6 Feb 2027
at 10:15 to 12:00

Celebrating the landmark loan of The Bayeux Tapestry, with British Museum curator Sue Brunning 

Join British Museum curator Sue Brunning for an evening talk at the Riverside Theatre, Woodbridge, celebrating the landmark loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum, the first time it has returned to England for nearly 1,000 years.

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21 Apr 2027
at 18:30 to 20:00