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Orford Ness National Nature Reserve.
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Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
Quay Office, Orford Quay, Orford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 2NU
Telephone: 01728 648024 (Infoline)
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Internationally important nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history
  • Wild and remote extremity of eastern England
  • Largest vegetated shingle spit in Europe
  • Internationally important flora and fauna
  • Site of secret Cold War military testing
  • Poignant symbol of 20th-century warfare
Points to noteCharge for ferry (inc. NT members). Access around the site is on foot only, but tractor-drawn trailer tours operate first Sat of the month, July – Sept, booking essential. Some military buildings (eg 'pagodas') accessible only on guided events. No dogs or cycles

Opening arrangements
 3 May–28 Jun 08 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Closed Sundays
 1 Jul–27 Sep 08 Closed Mondays Tu We Th Fr Sa Closed Sundays
 4 Oct–25 Oct 08 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Closed Sundays
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The only access is by NT ferry from Orford Quay, with boats crossing regularly to the Ness between 10 & 2 only, the last ferry leaving the Ness at 5

Contact details

01728 648024 (Infoline)
01394 450900
Fax: 01394 450901
Email: orfordness@nationaltrust.org.uk


Admission prices

Standard Admission NT members (ferry only): £3.70, child £1.85. Non-members (ferry & admission): £6.50, child £3.25. Under 3s free


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