Enjoy a trailer tour of Orford Ness. The tour stops at key points across the site and the outside area around the AWRE - the former Cold War weapons testing site.
The tour is approximately 3 to 4 hours and guide will provide fascinating insight into Suffolk's secret coast, military history and National Trust conservation.
This tour is predominantly a trailer tour, though some walking is required.
What's included
3-4 hour guided tour
Seat on the trailer
Ferry crossing of the River Ore
Timings
9:15am - Arrival at National Trust Office on Orford Quay
9:30am - Boat leaves the quay for tour
12:30-1:30pm - Land back at Orford Key
Price
CSSC Member: £16
Non Member: £25 + £6 non member event fee
Buying a non-member ticket?
An event fee is applied to each non-member ticket. Why not make use of the linked membership scheme and earn yourself £10 by joining them up to CSSC, they will save the non-member event fee, and purchase the ticket at the discounted members rate. Invite your non-member guests to join CSSC here.
Please note that non-member event fee is non-refundable.
Notes and restrictions
Each CSSC Member may purchase one CSSC Member priced ticket per unique CSSC membership number. An additional ticket for guests may be purchased at the non member price.
Tour not suitable for younger children due to topic of the tour and duration.
Available to purchase until Wednesday 2 May 2025 or until sold
This is a boat ticket only event. Transportation, parking and lunch are at your own discretion.
There are no catering facilities on site so bring food and drink if needed.
Orford Ness is a coastal location with exposed conditions, please wear suitable clothing and comfortable shoes.
The size and type of the trailer for the tour may change depending on number of people attending
Accessibility
Please note that this tour does involve some walking including to and from the trailer and to some of the buildings along the tour.
Access to Orford Ness involves a ferry crossing of the River Ore. The ferry is accessed by steep and sometimes slippery steps.