Can you visit the Sutton Hoo ship?
Sutton Hoo is open daily and we no longer have a booking system in place for visits. Our quieter times are usually after 2pm.
Is Sutton Hoo at the British Museum?
It also shows that the world of great halls, glittering treasures and formidable warriors described in Anglo-Saxon poetry was not a myth. Edith Pretty donated the finds to the British Museum in 1939, and they now form a stunning centrepiece to this gallery. The site at Sutton Hoo is managed by the National Trust.
Is the ship at Sutton Hoo still buried?
What, No Boat? The 27 metre long Anglo-Saxon ship from Sutton Hoo no longer exists. Although all physical trace has gone, perhaps the ship has sailed on into the next world, bearing its captain on new adventures.
Is Sutton Hoo free?
The Sutton Hoo estate is open to visitors, including the café (with a limited take-away service), gift shop and bookshop. Visitors are able to follow the estate walks. Tranmer House and the High Hall exhibition are still closed. Parking is free for National Trust members.
Is there a cafe at Sutton Hoo?
If you fancy a bite to eat head into King’s River Café (next to the ship sculpture in the courtyard) where you will find a selection of food and drink on offer. Sunny days and bank holidays can be busy, however you’re always welcome to bring a picnic.
Do you have to pay to walk around Sutton Hoo?
With beautiful countryside, woodland and open fields, come and explore Sutton Hoo by foot with one of our suggested walks. Please be aware that site admission (free for National Trust members) applies to all of the walking routes.
What is the history of Sutton Hoo?
Sutton Hoo is the site of two Anglo-Saxon cemeteries dating to the 6th and early 7th centuries CE that is located near Woodbridge , Suffolk, England. One contained an undisturbed ship burial including a wealth of Anglo-Saxon artefacts of outstanding art-historical and archaeological significance,…
Who was buried in the ship at Sutton Hoo?
In 625 AD, the Saxon King Raedwald died. He was buried at Sutton Hoo, in Suffolk , England. The king was laid out in a wooden ship, 27 metres long, which people believed would take him to the next world.
Where is Sutton Hoo?
Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, is the site of two Anglo-Saxon cemeteries of the sixth and early seventh centuries.