Mound 5

Part of the famous Sutton Hoo burial ground, this particular mound sits quietly among the collection of Anglo-Saxon royal graves that made headlines when excavated in the 1930s. While the main visitor centre draws the crowds, Mound 5 offers a more contemplative experience for those who appreciate archaeological significance without all the bells and whistles.

History buffs will find plenty to ponder here. This seventh-century burial site once contained a ship grave, though less elaborate than the treasure-filled Mound 1. Walking around its grassy outline, you can still sense the importance this spot held for the Anglo-Saxon kings of East Anglia.

Families might struggle to keep younger children engaged - there's not much to see beyond the earthwork itself and interpretation boards. But for adults fascinated by early English history, it's properly atmospheric on a misty morning.

The site sits just outside Woodbridge, making it an easy add-on if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Moon & Sixpence or Suffolk Yurt Holidays. Allow about 30 minutes unless you're the type to linger and imagine longships and burial ceremonies. Combined with the main Sutton Hoo exhibition, it makes for a solid half-day exploring one of Britain's most important archaeological discoveries.