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.
- Booking essential
A great opportunity to be a ranger for the day. Help monitor the moths that live on Orford Ness, count and check our flock of rare breed sheep with our sheep dog. Sweep and learn how we manage the landscape to make it such an important site for wading and migrating birds. Dissect owl pellets to help discover what small mammals live on site and carry out wildlife camera checks to see what our wildlife is up to when we aren’t around. For children aged 5-12 years. Please note: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must book a ticket for the ferry crossing.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £5.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895 Ticket includes event and ferry crossing. Accompanying adult(s) must also book a ticket.
- Suitability
This event is for 5-12 year olds
- Meeting point
Check in at the Orford Ness ticket office on Orford Quay at 9.45am for a 10am ferry crossing.
- What to bring and wear
Come dressed for all weathers! Bring your packed lunch as well as we don't have any shops on Orford Ness.
- Accessibility
You'll need to be able to negotiate steps to board our ferry. If you have accessibility needs please call us on 01394 450900 before booking.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
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.
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.