Sutton Hoo through the ages
Sutton Hoo through the ages
This timetable may be subject to amendment (eg in the event of poor weather), please revisit before travelling.
A free programme with site plan will be available to visitors.
|
Time |
Activity/display |
Performer(s) |
|
10am |
Living history opens |
Various |
|
11 |
Invasions and migrations Meet the Expert |
Ancient WisdomAngus Wainwright |
|
11.30 |
Twilight of Empire Mini tour of the burial mounds |
The End of the Roman Age Society The National Trust |
|
12 |
Early Saxon burial rites Meet the expert |
WulfingasAngus Wainwright |
|
12.30pm |
King Raedwald’s warriors Mini tour of the burial mounds |
Ormsgard!
|
|
1 |
Invasions and migrations, an interactive display Saxons and Vikings |
Ancient Wisdom Ousekjarr |
|
1.30 |
The Normans Mini tour of the burial mounds |
The HouseholdThe National Trust |
|
2 |
Twilight of Empire Early Saxon burial rites Storytelling |
The End of the Roman Age Society Wulfingas Ousekjarr |
|
2.30 |
King Raedwald’s warriors Meet the expert Mini tour of the burial mounds, especially for families |
Ormsgard!Angus WainwrightThe National Trust |
|
3 |
Invasions and migrations Archery |
Ancient Wisdom Ousekjarr |
|
3.30 |
The Normans 6th-7th Fashion show Mini tour of the burial mounds |
The HouseholdAngelcynn The National Trust |
|
4 |
Warriors through the ages Early Saxon burial rites |
Various Wulfingas |
|
4.30 |
End of timed activities, living history continues |
Various |
|
5 |
Living history & event close |
All |
Ongoing activities:
|
Activity |
Performer(s) |
|
Living history |
Various groups |
|
Saxon Scriptorium |
Hands on History |
|
Information stand |
The Sutton Hoo Society |
|
Information stand |
Friends of West Stow |
|
Historical traders |
Various |
|
Children’s activities |
The National Trust |
|
Accordion player |
Des Tighe |
|
Have a go archery* |
Fairbow |
|
Face painting* |
tbc |
* Small charge applies.
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Updated 29 June 2007