Skip to content
Skip to content

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, taking place in the Old Stables Activity Centre.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

Check admission prices

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for families.

Meeting point

After seeing the Visitor Welcome team for your admission head past the ship sculpture and turn left at the end of the courtyard to get to the Old Stables Activity Centre.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

Upcoming events

Event

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.

Event summary

on
21 Jul 2025 to 25 Jan 2026
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 144 other dates or times
Event

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, bring the whole family to enjoy a jam-packed summer of fun!

Event summary

on
23 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 39 other dates or times
Event

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.

Event summary

on
23 Jul to 1 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 29 other dates or times
Event

Gruesome Graves 

Take our free family tour to discover gruesome stories we've had to leave out of our 'normal' tours ...

Event summary

on
23 Jul to 30 Jul 2025
at
13:00 to 14:00
+ 4 other dates or times