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.
Overnight Stargazing on Orford Ness
Join us for an overnight stay to gaze at the stars from Orford Ness.
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.
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.