Sutton Hoo - National Trust
Sutton Hoo - National Trust
Tranmer House
Sutton Hoo,
Woodbridge
IP12 3DJ
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-hoo
richard.phillips@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
01394 389700
Fax
01394 389702
In 1998 Sutton Hoo was given to The National Trust but was not open to the public until 2002. Today visitors can enjoy the atmospheric beautiful scenery, walk in the footsteps of our ancestors and witness the resting place possibly of King Raedwald himself. The National Trust’s award winning exhibition hall contains some of the original and replica treasures from excavations. Located closely to the reception is a café that is perfect for a well deserved rest after a magnificent walk to the burial mounds. Most recently in 2010 Tranmer House opened for the first time to the public where visitors are taken back in time to the 1930s. Still today the burial mounds of Sutton Hoo remain a mystery.
Venue Type:
Museum, Prehistoric site, Archaeological site
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
Archaeology Day
- 8 August 2014 11am-3pm
Meet the metal dectorists from the recent archaeological work at Rendlesham Forest. Bring your own archaeological finds for expert identification. Free entry for anybody with an archaeological find. Children can join in with sand sieving, and learn the basics of archaeology.
Suitable for
- Any age
Website
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/
Birds of Prey
- 23 August 2014 11am-4pm
Eagles, falcons and owls! Come and see these beautiful birds and watch one of our flying demonstrations. You can ask the rangers questions after the show.
Suitable for
- Any age
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