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Easter egg hunt at Sutton Hoo

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Sutton Hoo on an Easter trail.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 21 March and 12 April 2026, from 10am to 4pm, with last entry at 3.30pm, so come along and explore the beautiful countryside of Sutton Hoo. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

Come along for a springtime adventure full of spring activities including leaping like a lamb, running an egg and spoon race and pinning the tail on the hare! There's no need to book, just arrive on the day!

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Prices

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Per item£3.50
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The basics

Suitability

This event is aimed at families, but everyone is welcome

Meeting point

Upon arrival see the Visitor Welcome team for your site admission and to purchase your trails.

What to bring and wear

The trail will be taking place outdoors, so please dress suitably for the weather.

Accessibility

The trail includes some areas of rough terrain.

Upcoming events

Little Hoo-ligans Parent and Toddler Group 

Bring your little ones along to Sutton Hoo's outdoor toddler group - Little Hoo-ligans

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on
9 Apr to 10 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00+ 8 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
9 Apr 2026 to 24 Jan 2027
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 245 other dates or times

Finds Friday Object Handling 

Get up close and personal with real archaeological finds and replicas of the Sutton Hoo treasures, including pieces you can handle!

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on
10 Apr to 30 Oct 2026
at 10:45 to 13:15+ 8 other dates or times

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
11 Apr to 31 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 57 other dates or times