21 March 2010

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Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust)

Orford Quay
Orford
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 2NU
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-orfordness.htm

E-mail

orfordness@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

01394 450900

Fax

01394 450900

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

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Internationally important nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history:
* Wild and remote extremity of eastern England
* Largest vegetated shingle spit in Europe
* Internationally important flora and fauna
* Site of secret Cold War military testing
* Poignant symbol of 20th-century warfare

Venue Type:

Garden, parklands or rural site

Opening hours

11 April to 27 June, Sat only 10.00-14.00
30 June to 26 September, Tues to Sat 10.00-14.00
3 October to 31 October, Sat only 10.00-14.00

Closed Sundays and Mondays except for special events, and on weekdays seasonally as listed. Closed for the winter November to Easter Saturday.

Admission charges

NT members: £3.80, child £1.95. Non-members: £6.90, child £3.45. Under 3s free. Price inc. ferry crossing (NT members pay for ferry only). Group pricing structure available dependent on type of visit.

Discounts

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General services and facilities

Guided tours
Information point provided
Pre-booking service for groups

Orford Quay
Orford
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 2NU
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-orfordness.htm

E-mail

orfordness@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

01394 450900

Fax

01394 450900

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Natural Sciences, Weapons and War

Orford Quay
Orford
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 2NU
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-orfordness.htm

E-mail

orfordness@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

01394 450900

Fax

01394 450900

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

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