Museums · East of England
Orford Museum
In or near Snape.
Orford Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
Ashley Dace — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Orford Museum is a museum located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Orford Museum is a volunteer-led museum located within Orford Castle, showcasing a collection of historical artefacts from the local area, including items from the Roman, Medieval, and Bronze ages. Visitors can explore the museum's displays and learn about the rich history of Orford and its surrounding parishes.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sandlings Forest SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: ORFORDNESS-HAVERGATE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Orford Museum is located in the East of England. It showcases local history and maritime heritage, providing insights into the area's culture and environment. The museum is an important resource for understanding the region's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.0943, 1.5308
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Orford
- Postcode
- IP12 2NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Phone
- 01394 459477
- Opening
- April – October: Open every day 10am to 5pm; November – March: Open on Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 5pm; closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
- Official site
- orfordmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12542653978 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orford Museum?
- Orford Museum is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 2NF), in the parish of Orford.
- What is Orford Museum?
- Orford Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Orford Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode IP12 2NF.
- Is Orford Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Orford Museum is part of the Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Sandlings Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Orford Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 2NF. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.