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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.

Times

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

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
11 May to 30 Oct 2024
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 44 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
11 May to 12 May 2024
at
13:00 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Evening Chorus Guided Walk 

As the sun begins to set enjoy the sound of birdsong as it fills the landscape of Sutton Hoo.

Event summary

on
11 May to 18 May 2024
at
20:00 to 22:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Little Hoo-ligans Parent and Toddler Group 

Bring your little ones along to Sutton Hoo's Toddler Group - Little Hoo-ligans

Event summary

on
14 May to 9 Jul 2024
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 2 other dates or times