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May Half-Term Arts and Crafts

Pop into the Old Stables Activity Centre during your visit for some nature themed craft activities.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Have a go at making your own Manx Loaghtan sheep or a King Rædwald bird in our half-term craft activities in the Old Stables Activity Centre. There will also be self-led activities available in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House.

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Event ticket prices

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.

Upcoming events

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
23 May to 31 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 46 other dates or times

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
23 May 2026 to 24 Jan 2027
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 201 other dates or times

Gruesome Graves 

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

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on
23 May to 31 May 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00+ 5 other dates or times

Saxon Festival: Twilight Royal Burial Ground tour 

Join tour guides from the Sutton Hoo Society for a special evening tour of the Royal Burial Ground at Sutton Hoo, part of Saxon Festival 2026.

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on
23 May 2026
at 16:30 to 18:30+ 2 other dates or times