Anglo-Saxons at Lakenheath & West Stow

Anglo-Saxons at Lakenheath & West Stow

Sunday 13 December 2026

Times: 12.00pm

Prices: £30 per person

Venue: West Stow

Life and death in Early Anglo-Saxon Lakenheath and West Stow according to the latest archaeological research.

Find out about the experimentally reconstructed Anglo-Saxon Village on a guided tour starting at 12 midday and lasts about an hour.

After a break of about another hour, enjoy an illustrated talk with several short videos. This explores what has been discovered about the famous burials at Eriswell (Lakenheath) and the latest about West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village. This session lasts just over an hour and includes original early Anglo-Saxon (c.420-650 AD) object handling. This event finishes about 3.15pm.

This is part of a series entitled ‘Our Story’.

  • Does not include full admission to Anglo-Saxon Village only access for tour
  • This is partly an outdoor event so please wear sensible clothing
  • The event is suitable for adults and/or accompanied young people 12 years and over; all must be paying participants.
  • Please meet at the West Stow Visitor Centre 10 minutes before session start time.
  • This event will go ahead in most weather conditions apart from extreme wind and/or rain (introduction inside).
  • Normal parking fees apply

Times: 12pm-3.15pm
Tickets: £30 per person, child must be 12yrs or over with booked adult
Booking: Essential – email: arnor@arnor.org.uk
Venue: West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

This event is promoted by Arnor Heritage.

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