Tales by Torchlight - East Anglian Folk Tales
As darkness falls across the landscape of Sutton Hoo join our Anglo-Saxon storytellers as they share East Anglian folk tales.
- Booking essential
With mysterious happenings, strange creatures and plenty of magic our collection of East Anglian folk tales will entertain all ages. You will be led by torchlight across the landscape of Sutton Hoo and encounter along the way Anglo-Saxon storytellers waiting to share these stories with you. There will be two performances each night. The first will be from 6.00pm - 7.30pm and the second will be from 6.45pm - 8.15pm. Hot and cold drinks and flapjack/brownies are included at the end. Gates open 15 minutes before each performance.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £15.00 |
| Child | £7.50 |
| Family 1A 3C | £30.00 |
| Family 2A 2C | £37.50 |
| Family 2A 3C | £45.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for families.
- Meeting point
Meet your torchbearers by the ship sculpture in the courtyard.
- What to bring and wear
This event will take place outside during late evening so please dress appropriately and bring a torch.
- Accessibility
Some of the terrain is uneven so this would be difficult to manoeuvre in the dark with a wheelchair or buggy.
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