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Anglo-Saxon costume demonstration

Wed 19 Aug · 11:30

Sutton Hoo

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About This Event

The Anglo-Saxon costume demonstration at Sutton Hoo on 1 August 2026 will bring to life the sights of Anglo-Saxon England with a demonstration of clothing production techniques. The event is part of a larger programme at Sutton Hoo. The demonstration requires admission. The venue is a historic site near Ipswich.

The demonstration will showcase a range of traditional Anglo-Saxon crafts, including spinning, dyeing, leatherwork, basket making, weaving, and tablet weaving. The volunteers will guide attendees through each process, explaining the skills and techniques involved in creating clothing from natural materials.

The demonstration will feature a variety of crafts, each one highlighting a different aspect of Anglo-Saxon clothing production. This will give attendees a comprehensive understanding of the time and skill required to create clothing in the Anglo-Saxon era.

The event takes place at Sutton Hoo, a historic site near Ipswich. The demonstration is scheduled to take place on 1 August 2026 at 10:30.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.

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Frequently asked questions

Anglo-Saxon costume demonstration takes place on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 11:30. The event runs until Saturday, 31 October 2026.

Anglo-Saxon costume demonstration is held at Sutton Hoo in Ipswich (Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk).

Tickets for Anglo-Saxon costume demonstration can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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