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Sketching for the Terrified

Join us at Sutton Hoo for an art workshop with a difference: this is for those who fear that they can’t draw, but who’ve always wanted to have a go!

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Join us for an opportunity to explore the natural landscape of Sutton Hoo through a range of ‘quick-sketch’ activities that focus on the vibe and the emotional response you have to your visit rather than trying to create fancy or ‘gallery-worthy’ art.

Join our Arts and Crafts volunteers who will lead you through an informal and relaxing session undertaking a variety of quick sketches and fun little tasks/activities that will have you looking at and responding to the landscape in very different ways and having a lot of fun to boot!

This workshop is free with site admission. All resources will be provided, and you can take your sketches away with you at the end of the workshop.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

This tour is most suitable for adults and children aged 12 and above

Meeting point

After seeing the Visitor Welcome team for your admission, meet in the courtyard by the ship sculpture.

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor workshop, so please wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions and walking on rough terrain.

Accessibility

Due to uneven ground this workshop is not wheelchair or walking stick friendly.

Upcoming events

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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.

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2 Jul to 1 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 35 other dates or times
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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
2 Jul 2025 to 25 Jan 2026
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 163 other dates or times
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Thegns of Mercia Anglo-Saxon Living History 

Step back over 1000 years in time to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of Anglo-Saxon life as we welcome Thegns of Mercia for a weekend full of living history at Sutton Hoo.

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on
5 Jul to 6 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Quiet Hour at Sutton Hoo 

Join us for quiet hour as we turn down the sounds for those who would enjoy a more peaceful and relaxed visit.

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6 Jul to 7 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 5 other dates or times