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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

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket 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

Event

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.

Event summary

on
26 Apr to 24 May 2025
at
17:00 to 23:55
+ 1 other date or time
Event

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.

Event summary

on
3 May to 26 Oct 2025
at
09:30 to 12:30
+ 11 other dates or times
Event

Overnight Dawn Chorus 

Spend a rare night on Orford Ness and rise early for the dawn chorus.

Event summary

on
3 May 2025
at
17:00 to 23:55
Event

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.

Event summary

on
17 May to 17 Oct 2025
at
09:30 to 12:30
+ 10 other dates or times