Sutton Hoo - National Trust

Sutton Hoo - National Trust
Tranmer House
Sutton Hoo,
Woodbridge
IP12 3DJ
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-hoo

E-mail

richard.phillips@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

01394 389700

Fax

01394 389702

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The Anglo-Saxon royal burial site where the priceless Sutton Hoo treasure was discovered in a huge ship grave.
Burial ground of the Anglo Saxon Kings of East Anglia. Exhibition hall with video introduction, full size re-creation of the ship burial.

The exhibition tells the story of the site – which has been described as ‘page one of English history’ – and displays some original objects as well as replicas of the treasure.

Venue Type:

Museum, Prehistoric site, Archaeological site

Opening hours

See website for details

Admission charges

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Discounts

National Trust

Getting there

2 ml east of Woodbridge on B1083
Station: Melton 1½ml

The 2004 exhibition explores the fascination that the Anglo-Saxons had with animals and how they were portrayed on some of the stunning artefacts from this period. The centrepice of the display is the wonderful purselid found in the 1939 excavations.

Collection details

Archaeology

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Nightingale Walk

26 April 2014 7:30-9:30pm
3 May 2014 7:30-9:30pm

This skulking, secretive bird likes nothing better than hiding in the middle of an impenetrable thicket. Join our expert for a guided walk to listen out for the nightingale's beautiful song on our atmospheric estate. Walking boots advisable and remember to bring a torch