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at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve

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Walk with Us 

Whether you are looking to get active, enjoy being out and about in nature or meet new friends, our free guided trails are for you.

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on
11 Feb to 11 Mar 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
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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.

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12 Apr to 17 Oct 2025
at
09:30 to 12:30
+ 12 other dates or times
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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.

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on
19 Apr to 26 Oct 2025
at
09:30 to 12:30
+ 12 other dates or times
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Ranger Experience Day 

Want to learn about the work our rangers carry out over winter? Join our Ranger Experience Day to get a peak behind the scenes.

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on
24 Apr to 31 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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Overnight Astrophotography Experience 

Awed by the night sky? Wish you could capture its magnificence? Join astronomer Chris Greenfield on Orford Ness overnight and learn how to take amazing photos of the stars.

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

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

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on
3 May 2025
at
17:00 to 23:55
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Off the Beaten Track 

Join us on an eight-mile walk that takes you off the usual visitor route.

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on
6 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
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Overnight Stargazing on Orford Ness 

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

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on
26 Jul to 18 Oct 2025
at
17:00 to 23:55
+ 3 other dates or times
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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.

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on
30 Jul to 27 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 14:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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Walking And Painting The Landscape 

Have you ever thought of drawing on a daily basis? Join artists Simon Carter and Susan Barnet on a walk to inspire you to do just that.

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on
21 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
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Photography Tour 

Join award winning landscape photographer Justin Minns using various techniques to capture the wild and windswept drama of Orford Ness.

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on
3 Sep to 5 Sep 2025
at
09:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Dusk and Dawn: Artmaking on Orford Ness 

This overnight event allows participants to engage with fleeting light of sunrise and sunset at this incredible landscape. Respond to the changes of hue, texture and opacity over land, sky and sea as the sun sets and rises.

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on
6 Sep 2025
at
15:00 to 23:55
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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!

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on
22 Oct 2025
at
09:30 to 12:30