What's on at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
This page lists our tours, workshops and events on Orford Ness, together with links to book tickets for these events. Tickets for our general open days between April and October go on sale from the link on our home page 2 weeks in advance.
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