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Sunset Anglo-Saxon myth and magic tour

As the sun sets over the Anglo-Saxon Royal Burial Ground, soak up the atmosphere and discover more about the people who were laid to rest at Sutton Hoo and how they viewed the world around them.

  • Booking essential

Enjoy Sutton Hoo at sunset and join our guides as they take you on a journey through time. Discover how the Anglo-Saxons viewed the world around them through their rune poetry and find out more about those who were laid to rest in the Royal Burial Ground. Warm up afterwards with hot drinks in the King's River Café.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £15.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

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

Meeting point

Please meet outside the Visitor Welcome building at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable footwear for a slow walk and suitable clothing for being outdoors.

Accessibility

Due to the nature of the terrain this walk is not suitable for those who find walking difficult or are in a wheelchair.

Upcoming events

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Festival of Archaeology: Wargaming the Age of the Anglo-Saxons 

Join us for an exciting weekend of Anglo-Saxon era war games with miniature model soldiers. Feeling creative? Paint your own miniature model Anglo-Saxon thegn to take home!

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on
27 Jul to 28 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Festival of Archaeology: Sae Wylfings, Anglo-Saxon Living History 

Join the Sae Wylfings as they set up camp for a weekend full of Anglo-Saxon living history.

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on
27 Jul to 28 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
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.

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on
27 Jul to 1 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 36 other dates or times
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Festival of Archaeology: 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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on
27 Jul 2024
at
10:30 to 15:00