Sutton Hoo

    View looking towards a large burial mound at Sutton Hoo on a frosty dawn morning.

    Angharad Moran

    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 the 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 a walk around the estate.

     

    Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, IP12 3DJ

    Tel: 01394 389 700

    www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-hoo

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