What's on at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
If you cannot find a suitable event below, visit the Ness on a normal open day for a self-guided tour. Opening times can be accessed from the link on the Orford Ness Home page.
Overnight Photography Tours 2020
Experience the rare opportunity of spending overnight on Orford Ness, photographing dusk and dawn on the Ness.
Sat 04 Apr 2020
+ 1 other date
16:00-16:00
Cadbury Easter Egg Trail 2020
Discover the secret nature of Orford Ness by solving the clues on our Cadbury Easter Egg trail. Available Good Friday-Easter Monday only.
Fri 10 Apr 2020
+ 3 other dates
10:00-14:00
Digital Detox Art Workshop
In an age dominated by our digital life, take some time to switch off in this inspiring art workshop led by artists Susan Barnet and Jane Watt
Fri 24 Apr 2020
09:30-16:30
Photography Tours 2020
A chance to photograph Orford Ness on a day when the site is normally closed to the general public.
Sun 26 Apr 2020
+ 4 other dates
09:15-16:30
Writers Workshop: Changing Perspective – Migration and Flight on Orford Ness
Let your inner writer take flight, as landscape writer Liz Ferretti and nature writer Edward Parnell lead a workshop focused on birds and migration.
Wed 29 Apr 2020
09:30-16:30
Slow Drawing Art Workshop
Turn off your phone and leave your laptop at home and become immersed in the fascinating landscape of Orford Ness in this exciting art workshop led by artist Caroline Wright
Fri 01 May 2020
09:15-16:30
Rooftops At Dawn Art Workshop
Join us on a rare opportunity for artists to spend the night on Orford Ness ready for an early alarm call to capture sunrise over the Ness. Led by artists Susan Barnet and Jane Watt.
Sat 16 May 2020
16:00-23:55
Islands of Secrets Walk
Step behind the 'no entry' signs and take a guided walk into the heart of the normally off limits AWRE area.
Sat 23 May 2020
+ 3 other dates
13:00-14:30
Sounds of Nature Art Workshop
It's not just our eyes that can inspire our art, the sounds of nature can be a great inspiration for artists. Led by artists Jane Watt and Sarah Heywood
Sun 31 May 2020
09:30-16:30
Camera Skills Workshop
Confused by exposure? Flummoxed by focusing? Pictures in your mind don't match the photo you end up with? Learn how to get the best out of your camera in the inspiring landscape of Orford Ness.
Fri 05 Jun 2020
+ 1 other date
09:30-16:30
1/2 Day Trailer Tours - 2020
Take a leisurely guided tour of the Ness in our 24 seat passenger trailer, including access to the Cold War weapons testing area.
Sat 06 Jun 2020
+ 3 other dates
09:30-12:30
+ other times
Off The Beaten Track - Half Day Guided Walk
Explore some of the less well known areas of Orford Ness on this half day walking tour.
Sat 13 Jun 2020
+ 3 other dates
09:30-12:30
Wildlife Safari
Join our Countryside Manager to learn about some of the unexpected wildlife that calls Orford Ness home.
Fri 19 Jun 2020
+ 1 other date
09:30-12:30
Walk with a Ranger
Want to get a closer insight into why Orford Ness is designated a National Nature Reserve? Join our ranger on an early morning walk to explore some of the wildlife that makes this site special.
Fri 26 Jun 2020
+ 2 other dates
09:30-12:30
50 things Fridays
Are you ready to try out some of the wildest, most fun-packed and exciting things you can do in the great outdoors?
Fri 10 Jul 2020
+ 3 other dates
10:00-16:00
WW1 Walk
It's hard to imagine now, but where is now green pasture for our rare-breed sheep was once a thriving airfield. Join our walk to hear all about the role Orford Ness played in WW1.
Sat 18 Jul 2020
+ 1 other date
13:00-14:30
What do you see? Art Workshop
Art is a great tool to help us take a fresh look at the landscape around us. Join artists Susan Barnet and Jane Watt on this family friendly art workshop
Sat 25 Jul 2020
09:30-16:30
Sky Drawing Art Workshop
Suffolk's big skies have long been an inspiration to artists. Join artist Caroline Wright on a workshop to capture the dramatic skies over Orford Ness.
Fri 28 Aug 2020
09:30-16:30
Drawing Into Paint Art Workshop
Despite the days shortening this time of year, there's no excuse not to go and use the beauty of the Ness to inspire your art.
Sat 10 Oct 2020
09:30-16:30
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.
Fri 16 Oct 2020
09:30-16:30