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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 near 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.

Times

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.

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