Sutton Hoo
Sutton Hoo
This hauntingly beautiful 255 acre estate, with far-reaching views over the river Deben, is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.
Walk around the ancient burial mounds and discover the incredible story of the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasured possessions.
Come face to face with your ancestors and explore our award-winning exhibition, the full-size reconstruction of the burial chamber, stunning replica treasures and original finds from one of the mounds, including a prince's sword.
Look inside the Edwardian house or enjoy the beautiful seasonal colours on our estate walks.
Education
A magical and enchanting experience awaits your educational group at Sutton Hoo.
Anglo-Saxon history comes alive with guided mound tours, guided activities and an interactive exhibition hall. Our friendly fully trained volunteer guides are eager to share their passion and love of Sutton Hoo with you.
We hope you have a wonderful and inspiring visit with us exploring our ancient royal Anglo-Saxon site.
We have a wide range of exciting experiences for your educational group at Sutton Hoo with guided and self-guided activity options on offer throughout the year and a programme suitable for all ages from primary pupils to university students.
Help Basil Brown excavate Mound 1, discover fascinating facts and stories about some of the artefacts and become an expert archaeologist.
Visit guidelines & checklist
We've put together a useful checklist and visit guidelines to help us, support you, in having the best possible day out with your class.
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Free term-time admission to all National Trust Properties (excluding weekends)
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Discount on Sutton Hoo guided activities
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Free pre-visit trips to help you plan your day out
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Easy to purchase at Visitor Reception on the day of your visit
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All educational visits must be pre-booked via the Learning Team