True or False? Myths & Legends of Orford Ness
Join us for a walk on Orford Ness to discover some of the tales that have been told about this unique section of Suffolk Coast. True or False we will leave you to decide!
- Booking essential
For centuries Orford and Orford Ness have been mysterious places - remote and isolated the very landscape encourages storytelling. From the Wild Man of Orford through to tales of UFOs and strange military experiments, join us on a walk across Orford Ness as we share some of these fascinating tales. Are they true or false - you decide!
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Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Member | £20.00 |
| All Non-member | £29.50 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Not suitable for children
- Meeting point
Meet at 9.15am at the National Trust Ticket Office on Orford Quay for a brief introduction followed by transfer by ferry to the Ness for a 9.30am start.
- What to bring and wear
Orford Ness is an exposed coastal location - please dress for the weather. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Accessibility
Involves ferry crossing - must be able to negotiate steep and sometimes slippery steps. Mostly made up paths, some uneven. The walk itself is around 3 miles long.
Upcoming events
HighTide's Ness: An Audio Landscape
Step off the boat at Orford Ness, put on your headphones, wander through a world of sound. Adapted from the prose poem by Rob Macfarlane & Stanley Donwood Ness speaks gull, speaks wave, speaks bracken & lapwing, speaks bullet, ruin, gale, deception.
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.
Overnight Stargazing on Orford Ness
Join us for an overnight stay to gaze at the stars from Orford Ness.
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.