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Autumn Colour Spotter Activity 

Escape into the Autumn landscape at Sutton Hoo. Pick-up an autumn colour spotter sheet for a fun activity along the way.

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27 Oct to 16 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 20 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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27 Oct 2025 to 25 Jan 2026
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10:30 to 15:30
+ 46 other dates or times

October Half-Term Crafts at Sutton Hoo 

Head into the Old Stables Activity Centre to enjoy some nature-themed craft activities during your visit to Sutton Hoo.

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27 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
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10:30 to 16:00
+ 6 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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29 Oct to 1 Nov 2025
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10:30 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time

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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29 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
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13:00 to 14:00
+ 4 other dates or times

Tales by Torchlight - East Anglian Folk Tales (Sold Out) 

As darkness falls across the landscape of Sutton Hoo join our Anglo-Saxon storytellers as they share East Anglian folk tales.

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30 Oct to 1 Nov 2025
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18:00 to 19:30
+ 5 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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31 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 11:30
+ 2 other dates or times

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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2 Nov to 7 Dec 2025
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10:00 to 11:00
+ 1 other date or time

Wellbeing Walks at Sutton Hoo 

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.

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8 Nov to 18 Dec 2025
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10:30 to 12:00
+ 3 other dates or times

Heroic Horses at the Hoo 

Join us for some special family horse craft activities or take a ride on an Anglo-Saxon inspired hobby horse as we celebrate heroic horses of Sutton Hoo.

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8 Nov to 9 Nov 2025
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11:00 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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13 Nov to 11 Dec 2025
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10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time

Luscious Leaf printing weekend 

Do your children/grandchildren love a bit of messy art? If so, they will love the Luscious Leaf printing weekend at Sutton Hoo.

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15 Nov to 16 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time

An Evening with Sir Tony Robinson: The House of Wolf 

Join Sir Tony Robinson at the Riverside Theatre, Woodbridge in discussion with Time Team's Dr Helen Geake as he makes his adult fiction debut with The House of Wolf.

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18 Nov 2025
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18:30 to 19:30

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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22 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
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10:30 to 15:30
+ 19 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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27 Nov 2025
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10:30 to 12:00

Winter Solstice Anglo-Saxon Myth and Magic Tour 

Soak up the atmosphere of the Anglo-Saxon Royal Burial Ground in midwinter and discover more about the how the people who were laid to rest at Sutton Hoo may have celebrated at the special time of Yule.

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20 Dec 2025
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18:00 to 19:30