Sutton Hoo

Home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time, Sutton Hoo is where you will find stories of kings, mysterious mounds and buried treasure. Sutton Hoo, is the site of an Anglo-Saxon royal burial site dating back 1400 years. In 1939 archaeologists made a remarkable discovery as they opened the largest burial mound and found an undisturbed Anglo-Saxon ship burial. Discover this amazing story on a visit to Sutton Hoo, a great day out for the whole family. Explore the site to find out all about this historic discovery and enjoy replicas of some of the treasure found, including the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet. You can also visit Tranmer House, the former home of Edith Pretty to find out more about this wonderful archaeological story. There are seasonal family walking trails to enjoy, including the Design and Legend sculpture trail, and other walks around the landscape and enjoy panoramic views across the Royal Burial Ground from the 17-metre viewing tower.