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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Our historic costume volunteers bring to life the sights of Anglo-Saxon England as they demonstrate the skill that went in to producing clothing using natural materials. They will take you on the whole journey demonstrating and explaining skills including spinning, dyeing, leatherwork, basket making, weaving and tablet weaving.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Demonstrations are suitable for all ages.
- Meeting point
The team will be demonstrating in the courtyard near the ship sculpture (weather permitting).
- What to bring and wear
Demonstrations take place outside so wear suitable outdoor clothing. In poor weather the team won't be demonstrating.
- Accessibility
The courtyard is wheelchair accessible.
Upcoming events
Festival of Archaeology: Wargaming the Age of the Anglo-Saxons
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!
Festival of Archaeology: Sae Wylfings, Anglo-Saxon Living History
Join the Sae Wylfings as they set up camp for a weekend full of Anglo-Saxon living history.
Summer of Play at Sutton Hoo
Enjoy a Summer of Play at Sutton Hoo. With activities indoors and outdoors there's something to entertain all ages.
Festival of Archaeology: 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.