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Orford Ness National Nature ReserveOrford Ness National Nature Reserve

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve

Take a short boat trip from Orford Quay to this wild and remote shingle spit and you’ll discover
an alien landscape and a secret past. Come and uncover some of Britain’s secret military
history. Ferry crossings are limited so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

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Prices


Non-members £6.90, NT members (ferry only) £3.80. Children half-price (under 5s free)

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Last ferry to Orford Ness departs from Orford Quay at 2pm, last ferry returns from the Ness at 5pm.
   
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Contact

Visitor Services Warden
Tel: 01394 450900
View the Orford Ness National Nature Reserve websitewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/orfordness
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Venue

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve

The Quay Office, Orford Quay, Orford, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2NU

View the Orford Ness National Nature Reserve websitewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/orfordness

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Map reference: TM 423496  Lat: 52.09217  Long: 1.53686


By Road:
Access from Orford Quay, Orford town 10ml E of A12 (B1094/1095), 12ml NE of Woodbridge B1152/1084.
NCN1, 1ml. No cycle parking.
Drop-off for disabled visitors on Orford Quay, car must be returned to car park (150 yards)
Pay and display car park (not National Trust).

By Public Transport:
From Melton station it is 11 miles to Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust).

Parking : with charge

Nearest station : 8 miles (12.9 kms) from Wickham Market station

Charge for ferry (inc. NT members). Boats cross regularly to the Ness between 10am & 2pm only, the last ferry leaving the Ness at 5pm. Steep and slippery steps (height influenced by tides) when embarking or disembarking from motor launch. Access around the site is on foot only, but a trailer bus operates first Sat of the month July-Sept, booking essential (not a guided tour). Numbers limited. Some military buildings (eg 'pagodas') accessible only on guided events. No dogs or cycles.