Wildlife reserves · East of England
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust)
In or near Snape.
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust) — a wildlife reserve in england-east, United Kingdom.
Mel Towler — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust) is a wildlife reserve 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: ORFORDNESS-HAVERGATE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Alde-Ore Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in the East of England. Managed by the National Trust, it features a unique landscape of shingle, salt marsh, and lagoons, providing a habitat for various wildlife species. The reserve is notable for its conservation efforts and its status as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0864, 1.5622
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Orford
- Postcode
- IP12 2NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Phone
- +44 1728 648024
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/851202541 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust)?
- Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust) is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 2NY), in the parish of Orford.
- What is Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust)?
- Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust) — a wildlife reserve in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust)?
- Drivers can use postcode IP12 2NY.
- Is Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust) a protected site?
- Yes — Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust) is part of the Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the ORFORDNESS-HAVERGATE National Nature Reserve.
- Is Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust) free to visit?
- Yes, Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 2NY. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust)?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.