Tales by Torchlight at Sutton Hoo

As darkness falls across the landscape of Sutton Hoo join Anglo-Saxon storytellers as they share fictionalised tales of The Adventures of Rægenhere, the eldest son and heir of King Rædwald of East Anglia.

Visit Sutton Hoo for Tales by Torchlight, when storytellers present the fictionalised tales of The Adventures of Rægenhere. Follow his warband of warriors as they travel the breadth of post-Roman Europe in search of battles, glory and riches.

Each tale recounts a particular adventure on their journey, from their Deben Departure to their Arrival in Rome. From Love in Lyon to Comrades in Constantinople. From a Storm at Sea to the Battle on the Bosphorus. Share their fear and wonder in a world far from the land of the South Folk and beyond their wildest imaginings. Walk in their footsteps in the historic setting of Sutton Hoo and let your minds take flight on the wings of their tales.

You will be led by torchlight across the landscape of Sutton Hoo and encounter Anglo-Saxon storytellers along the way waiting to share these stories with you. There will be two performances each night. The first will be from 6.00pm - 7.30pm and the second will be from 6.45pm - 8.15pm. Hot and cold drinks and cake are included at the end. Gates open 15 minutes before each performance.