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, 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 help check our wildlife cameras to find out what the wildlife does when we're not 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. If more than one parent/guardian would like to attend, please get in touch to let us know.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £10.00 |
| Child | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- 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.
- Meeting point
Check in at the Orford Ness ticket office on Orford Quay at 9.45am for a 10am ferry crossing.
- Suitability for children
This event is aimed at 5-12 year olds.
- 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.
Upcoming events
Island of Secrets Walk
Join us on a walk behind the usual 'no entry' signs into the heart of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment (AWRE) area and learn more about Orford Ness' fascinating military past.
Birds and Beasts walk
Join one of our rangers on a guided walk around Orford Ness and discover how nature has taken over this once top-secret military testing site.
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 which is normally 'off-limits' to visitors.
Photography tour with Justin Minns
Join award-winning landscape photographer Justin Minns and learn how to use various techniques to capture the wild and windswept drama of Orford Ness.