What's on at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve

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 21 May 2022

+ 2 other dates

13:00-14:30

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.

Tue 24 May 2022

09:30-12:30

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 10 Jun 2022

09:30-16:30

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.

Sat 11 Jun 2022

+ 3 other dates

09:30-12:30

+ other times

Wildlife Safari

Join our Countryside Manager to learn about some of the unexpected wildlife that calls Orford Ness home.

Fri 17 Jun 2022

+ 1 other date

09:30-12:30

WooliNess

Have you ever wondered how wool from a sheep is turned into clothing? Come and see how the wool from our flock of rare breed sheep is spun, felted, knitted, woven and crocheted into beautiful items of clothing, blankets and shawls.

Sat 18 Jun 2022

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:30

Photography Tour

See Orford Ness through the eye of your camera with guidance from a professional photographer. An opportunity to access the AWRE site to capture some amazing images.

Sun 19 Jun 2022

09:30-16:30

Suffolk Day

Help us celebrate Suffolk Day, with an exclusive day on Suffolk's Secret Coast for Suffolk residents.

Tue 21 Jun 2022

09:50-10:00

+ other times

Rooftops At Dawn Art Workshop

Calling all artists. A chance to see Orford Ness at sunrise and sunset. This overnight workshop will focus on observing and capturing the play of light and colour across the horizon through drawing and painting.

Sat 25 Jun 2022

17:00-23:55

WellNess: Overnight Yoga and Wellbeing Retreat

Want to get away from the stresses and strains of everyday life? Join us on Orford Ness for an overnight yoga retreat led by a qualified yoga instructor and wellness coach.

Sat 09 Jul 2022

16:00-23:55

Texture and Surface Art Workshop

Explore the different materials, surfaces, textures and patterns of Orford Ness in this art workshop led by artist Caroline Wright.

Fri 29 Jul 2022

09:30-16:00

Walk the DarkNess - An immersive event for women

An immersive exploration for women of wild landscape and wild self as we experience Orford Ness in the dark.

Sat 13 Aug 2022

17:00-23:55

Overnight Photography Tour

A rare opportunity to capture dawn and dusk on Orford Ness. Photograph the sun setting and rising over this incredible landscape.

Sat 17 Sep 2022

16:00-16:00

Walking and painting the landscape

Take a walk through the unique landscape and view the site through the eyes of an artist. Led by artists Simon Carter and Susan Barnet.

Fri 14 Oct 2022

09:30-16:30

Drawing Into Print 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 15 Oct 2022

09:30-16:00