A historic Suffolk site is ready to transport visitors back 1,000 years to an Anglo-Saxon camp.
On Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, visitors will be greeted by traditional warriors preparing for battle at Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, at an immersive event recreating the sights and smells of times gone by.
The National Trust site is a key part of East Anglian history, home to one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time.
Visitors to Sutton Hoo this weekend can see warriors in action at an Anglo-Saxon event (Image: Darren Olley)
The discovery of the landmark Anglo-Saxon burial ground served as the focus of the Netflix movie The Dig, starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes.
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Now you can see history play out for yourself as the Wulfheodenas set up camp for the weekend.
Anglo-Saxon demonstrators, the Wulfheodenas, come to Sutton Hoo for live demonstrations of what life was like 1000 years ago (Image: Darren Olley) Josh Ward, senior visitor experience officer at Sutton Hoo, says, “The discovery of the Great Ship Burial at Sutton Hoo taught us so much about Anglo-Saxon life, which we share with our visitors on a daily basis, through talks, walks, interactive displays and craft activities.
"But this weekend, 3-4 August, the experience will be even more immersive, as the Wulfheodenas join us for a full weekend of living history as part of our summer programming."
Visitors will see the Wulfheodenas in battle gear as well as King Raedwald in ceremonial dress (Image: Darren Olley) Among the activities visitors will be able to see includes watching craftsman hard at work, warriors preparing for battle and King Raedwald in full ceremonial regalia.
Sutton Hoo will be hosting other living history events on weekends throughout the summer, with Thegns of Mercia on August 17-18 and Sae Wylfings on September 7-8.
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