Sutton Hoo
Believed to be the burial site of King Raedwald, one of the most powerful rulers of the Royal Wuffings dynasty, Sutton Hoo is an extraordinary monument to Anglo-Saxon culture. It is one of England's most important archaeological sites.
In 1938, Edith Pretty decided to excavate the mysterious earth mounds on her estate overlooking the River Deben. The following year they uncovered the remains of an Anglo-Saxon ship burial with fabulous treasures that had lain undiscovered for over 1300 years. The richness, craftsmanship and scale of the finds revealed a society rich in creativity and changed perceptions of the Saxon era.
Sutton Hoo is owned by the National Trust. There is an award winning exhibition hall, housing a full-size reconstruction of the burial chamber and displays telling the story of Anglo-Saxon East Anglia. Other facilities include a shop, restaurant, walks. Guided tours available. Most areas suitable for wheelchair access. Plenty for families to do: free exhibition, quiz and puzzles, dressing-up, adventure play area.
Year round programme of events including open-air theatre [summer], living history days, walks, talks and tours, arts/crafts exhibitions and sales, children's activities.
Sutton Hoo, nr Woodbridge, IP12 3DJ - off B1083 Woodbridge-Bawdsey Road
Tel: 01394 389700/389737
Discount for groups & people arriving by public transport
Nearest rail station: Melton
For bus information call 0871 200 22 33
Open: Daily in July, August, school holidays and half terms, plus Bank Holiday Mondays
Open Wed-Sun - 10.30am-5pm [mid March-end Oct]
Open Sat & Sun 10am-4pm - [Nov-mid March]