Sutton Hoo

Sutton Hoo, ancient Anglo-Saxon helmet and mask

Overview

Well worth a trip to walk round the ancient burial mounds, visit the exhibition centre, and discover the incredible story of the ship burial of an Anglo Saxon King and his treasured possessions.

Visit the National Trust website

What makes it special

  • Ancient burial mounds
  • Explore the Anglo-Saxon ship burial site

Opening Times

Daily, from Easter 2019, between 10:00 and 17:00

Price

Prices uses a seasonal model.  See website for details.

Hostels nearby

Sutton Hoo

Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3DJ

Map references

OS Map:
169
OS Grid Ref:
TM288491
Lat/Lng:
52.093236, 1.3396193

Contact information

Phone:
01394 389700

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