Orford Ness National Nature Reserve |
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Orford Ness, a wild and remote area is the largest vegetated shingle spit in Europe. It contains a variety of habitats which are home to nationally rare birds, animals and plants. This is an important site for the breeding, passage and overwintering of birds.
The Ness was a secret military testing site from 1913 until the mid 1980s, and there is a display featuring the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment which was based here.
There is a 5 mile pedestrian route with information and displays on natural history and the history of the Ness. Other routes are available at certain times of the year.
General Information:
- Children's quiz trail
- Self-guided trails with booklet
- Guided walks and events programme (call for details)
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
15th April to 1st July: Saturdays only.4th July to 30th September: Tuesday to Saturday. 7th October to 28th October: Saturdays only. The only access is by ferry from Orford Quay, with boat crossings regularly between 10.00am and 2.00pm with the last ferry leaving the Ness at 5.00pm. Also open throughout the year to booked groups of 12 or more. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
NT Member: Adult £4.00; Child £2.00.Non NT Member: Adult £6.00; Child £3.00; Under 3yrs Free. Price includes ferry. Pay and display parking in Orford Town. |
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Directions
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| Access by ferry only from Orford Quay, Orford town which is 10 miles E of the A12 (B1084) and 12 miles NE of Woodbridge. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Snape Maltings Concert Hall
(5 Miles)*
The Maltings at Snape, built in 19th century, was one of the largest barley maltings in East Anglia. It became uneconomic and malting stopped in 1965 and the owner leased some of the buildings to the Aldeburgh Festival. |
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Long Shop Museum
(8 Miles)*
Discover Leiston's unique history - 200 years of local, social and industrial innovation- in the Home of the Garrett Collection. |
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Sutton Hoo
(8 Miles)*
At Sutton Hoo you can get close to one of the most important archaeological finds in this country's history - a fascinating story of Anglo-Saxon pagan kings, ship burials, treasure and warriors. |
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Nearby Hotels
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White Lion Hotel
(5 Miles)*
The White Lion has the enviable position of being in the middle of town, just opposite the shingle beach where fresh fish is sold from traditional wooden huts lining the shore. |
Ufford Park Hotel Golf and Spa
(8 Miles)*
Ufford Park is the perfect location for a hotel break in East Anglia. Set in 120 acres of tranquil Suffolk Parkland, and with 87 ensuite bedrooms and luxurious leisure facilities, this is the Ipswich area's hotel of choice. |
Elizabeth Orwell Felixstowe
(12 Miles)*
The Elizabeth Orwell Felixstowe is located close to the quaint town of Felixstowe and provides an excellent base for exploring the East Suffolk Coast area. |
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