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at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve

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Orford Ness Half Day Trailer Tour 

Take a leisurely guided tour of the Ness in our 24 seat passenger trailer, including access to the Cold War Atomic Weapons Research Establishment area, normally 'off-limits' to visitors.

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on
27 Apr to 26 Oct 2024
at
09:30 to 12:30
+ 13 other dates or times
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Stargazing - Overnight on Orford Ness 

The coastal location of Orford Ness offers some truly wonderful views of the night skies, affected only by the ports of Felixstowe to the South and Rotterdam faintly in the East. Join us for an overnight event gazing at the stars on Orford Ness.

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on
27 Apr to 1 Jun 2024
at
17:00 to 23:55
+ 1 other date or time
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Overnight Dawn Chorus 

A chance to spend the night on Orford Ness and then rise early to listen to the dawn chorus on the Suffolk Coast.

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on
4 May 2024
at
16:30 to 23:55
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Walk With A Ranger 

Want to get a closer insight into why Orford Ness is designated a National Nature Reserve and how our management strategy ensures we protect this fragile landscape? Then join one of our Rangers on a walk through this unique landscape.

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on
7 May to 18 Sep 2024
at
09:30 to 12:30
+ 2 other dates or times
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Island of Secrets Walk 

Join us on a walk past the usual 'no entry' signs into the heart of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment area and learn about these fascinating buildings.

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on
11 May to 13 Oct 2024
at
09:30 to 12:30
+ 5 other dates or times
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Suffolk Walking Festival - Island of Secrets 

Run as part of The Suffolk Walking Festival, discover Suffolk's secret coast.

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on
13 May 2024
at
09:30 to 12:30
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Quiet Day on Orford Ness 

This quiet day provides a flexible environment where we’ll be restricting vehicle movements to quiet electric vehicles and bicycles, turning off interactive displays, reducing radio use and lowering levels of lighting where possible.

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on
15 May 2024
at
09:50 to 10:00
+ 12 other dates or times
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Suffolk Walking Festival - Walk with a Shepherd and Sheepdog 

Run as part of The Suffolk Walking Festival, join our shepherd as he manages our flock of rare breed sheep.

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on
17 May 2024
at
09:30 to 12:30
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Be a Ranger for the Day 

Our Young Ranger days are always popular, but why should children have all the fun. Join our Adult Ranger Day and get direct insight from the Orford Ness Rangers into their work in protecting the landscape and wildlife of Orford Ness.

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on
18 May 2024
at
09:30 to 16:00
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Suffolk Walking Festival - Walk with a Ranger 

Run as part of The Suffolk Walking Festival, join our ranger to explore some of the wildlife that makes this site special.

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on
20 May 2024
at
09:30 to 12:30
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Walk to Fork 

Join us on a tour of Orford Ness and build up an appetite for a seven course tasting menu at the award winning Crown and Castle hotel in Orford.

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on
22 May 2024
at
09:30 to 15:30
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Suffolk Walking Festival - Off The Beaten Track 

Run as part of The Suffolk Walking Festival, join us on a slightly longer walk that takes you off the usual visitor route.

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on
23 May 2024
at
09:30 to 14:30
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Young Ranger Day 

Aged 5-12? Want to get up close to the nature that calls Orford Ness home? Then come along to our Young Ranger event and learn how our Rangers care for this amazing place.

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on
7 Aug to 28 Aug 2024
at
10:00 to 14:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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Walking And Painting The Landscape 

Have you ever thought of drawing on a daily basis? Join artists Simon Carter and Susan Barnet on a walk to inspire you to do just that.

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on
23 Aug 2024
at
09:30 to 16:00
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Photography Tour 

Join award winning landscape photographer Justin Minns using various techniques to capture the wild and windswept drama of Orford Ness.

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on
2 Sep to 4 Sep 2024
at
09:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Dusk and Dawn : Artmaking on Orford Ness 

This overnight event allows participants to engage with fleeting light of sunrise and sunset at this incredible landscape. Respond to the changes of hue, texture and opacity over land, sky and sea as the sun sets and rises.

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on
14 Sep 2024
at
15:00 to 23:55
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Walk With A Countryside Manager 

Want to get a closer insight into why Orford Ness is designated a National Nature Reserve and how our management strategy ensures we protect this fragile landscape? Then join our Countryside Manager on a walk through this unique landscape.

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on
10 Oct 2024
at
10:00 to 14:30