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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!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Take a closer look at (and touch!) real archaeological finds and replicas of some of the famous Sutton Hoo objects in our family-focused Finds Friday handling sessions. If the weather is nice, sessions will take place outside in the main courtyard, otherwise they will be in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House. The Visitor Welcome team will be able to advise where the session is taking place on the day of your visit.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for families.

Meeting point

After seeing the Visitor Welcome team for your admission head across the courtyard past the ship sculpture towards the session.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This is usually a quiet activity and involves tactile handling of original archaeological finds and replica Sutton Hoo objects.

Upcoming events

May Half-Term Arts and Crafts 

Pop into the Old Stables Activity Centre during your visit for some nature themed craft activities.

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on
25 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:00 to 15:30+ 6 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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on
25 May 2026 to 24 Jan 2027
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 199 other dates or times

Storytelling at Sutton Hoo 

Join our Anglo-Saxon storytellers as they take you on a journey through time inside the storytelling tree at Sutton Hoo.

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on
26 May to 31 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 11:30+ 41 other dates or times

Sand Tray Archaeology 

Become a family of archaeologists and learn how they uncover the past beneath our feet. Have a go yourselves and see what you discover in our archaeology sand trays.

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26 May to 28 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 11:45+ 35 other dates or times