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May Half-Term Crafts at Sutton Hoo

Head into the Old Stables Activity Centre to enjoy some archaeology-themed craft activities during your visit to Sutton Hoo.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

As Time Team carry out a live archaeological excavation in Garden Field enjoy some archaeology themed craft activities in the Old Stables Activity Centre.

Have a go at making a pot jigsaw, a sword pyramid and cone characters from the Sutton Hoo story.

All activities are free with site admission.

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

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all ages.

Meeting point

After seeing the Visitor Welcome team for your admission, head across the courtyard past the ship sculpture and turn left at the end past the second-hand bookshop.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

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