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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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Join expert tour guides from the Sutton Hoo Society for this special after-hours tour of the burial ground at Sutton Hoo, followed by a visit to the High Hall exhibition building afterwards with the opportunity to see some of the replica treasures up close. Followed by refreshments in the café (hot drink and cake).

This event is part of Saxon Festival- Saxon Festival- a festival comprising of events at both Sutton Hoo and the Sutton Hoo Ship's Company base at the Long Shed in Woodbridge.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £22.38
Child Under 18£11.55
Group 2A 2C£54.88

The basics

Booking details

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Suitability

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

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the session, after parking your vehicle meet in the courtyard by the ship sculpture.

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor event, so please dress suitably for the weather.

Accessibility

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

Contact info

Sutton Hoo Society

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