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.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £10.00 |
| Child | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895 Ticket includes event and ferry crossing. Accompanying adult(s) must also book a ticket.
- Suitability
This event is for 5-12 year olds.
- Meeting point
Check in at the Orford Ness ticket office on Orford Quay at 9.45am for a 10am ferry crossing.
- 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.
- 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.
Upcoming events
Overnight Astrophotography Experience
Awed by the night sky? Wish you could capture its magnificence? Join astronomers Chris Greenfield and Paul Howarth on Orford Ness overnight and learn how to take amazing photos of the stars.
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.
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.