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.
- Booking essential
Orford Ness is a great place to experience the peace and tranquillity of the Suffolk Coast, but even here there can be noises that can cause sensory overload for visitors who need or prefer a quiet environment when they visit.
Sensory packs including toys and ear defenders will be available from the Quay Office and the secondhand bookshop. There will be a quiet indoor space out of the elements in Battery Store with bench seating outside for quiet reflection.
Ferries onto Orford Ness will run every 20 minutes between 10am and 2pm, with return ferries running all day up until the site closes at 5pm.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Member | £4.50 |
| Adult Non-Member | £13.00 |
| Child Member | £2.25 |
| Child Non-Member | £6.50 |
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Member Family 1 Adult + 3 children | £6.75 |
| Member Family 2 adults + 3 children | £11.25 |
| Non Member Family 1 Adult + 3 children | £19.50 |
| Non Member Family 2 Adults + 3 children | £32.50 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 2491895
- Meeting point
Register at the Quay Office to check in for your ferry crossing 10 minutes in advance.
- What to bring and wear
Orford Ness is an exposed coastal location so bring appropriate clothing for spending time outdoors. Wear sensible walking shoes. There are no catering facilities on Orford Ness.
- Accessibility
Access is via a ferry which involves steep and sometimes slippery steps. Mostly made up of paths, some uneven.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
Suffolk Walking Festival - Island of Secrets
Run as part of The Suffolk Walking Festival, discover Suffolk's secret coast.