Villages · East of England
Orford
In or near Snape.
Orford — a village in england east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
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 is a village located in the East of England, with a population of 713. The village is characterised by its historic buildings and scenic surroundings. It serves as a quiet base for exploring the nearby coastal areas and natural landscapes. Visitors can expect a traditional English village atmosphere.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0957, 1.5345
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Orford
- Postcode
- IP12 2LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Population
- 713
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640930 (CC BY 4.0)
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Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust)
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Orford Ness
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Forests & woodlands · 2.7 km
Havergate Island
Islands · 2.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orford?
- Orford is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 2LW), in the parish of Orford.
- What is Orford?
- Orford — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Orford?
- Drivers can use postcode IP12 2LW.
- Is Orford a protected site?
- Yes — Orford 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?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 2LW. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.