Sutton Hoo

About the venue

On a spur of land rising above the River Deben you’ll find Sutton Hoo; the burial ground of Anglo-Saxon kings and warriors.

This atmospheric place is one of Britain's most important and internationally renowned archaeological sites. One of several large mounds was excavated in 1939, revealing a fabulous Anglo-Saxon ceremonial burial chamber within the remains of a 90 ft ship, that had lain undisturbed for over 1300 years. Only 500 yards from the famous mounds you’ll find the exhibition hall, which houses a full-size reconstruction of the chamber and tells the story of the site, described as 'Page One of English History'. Corporate hospitality This is a most unusual venue, which provides a range of facilities from the modern Glass Restaurant in the award-winning Scandinavian style visitor centre, to the Edwardian gravitas of the Panelled Room in Tranmer House. You can also host a drinks reception in the Exhibition Hall around the full-size replica of the ship’s chamber or a lunch party in the Glass Restaurant overlooking this ancient landscape.