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Orford
Orford is a beautiful riverside village, with a small quay and a magnificent castle - the finest Norman keep in Britain. It was built by Henry II for coastal defence between 1165 and 1173. Visitors can enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and sea by climbing the 200 stone steps to the top. The castle is owned by English Heritage, and there are occasional events and re-enactments during the year.
The parish Church of St. Bartholomew, parts of which date from Norman times, is noted for its massive tower.
The village has some interesting shops and a smokery selling
fine foods. There are several good eating establishments as well as accommodation in the village.
Down at the quay, there are boat trips to Orfordness, which is a National Nature Reserve sited on a shingle spit off the coast. This spit is the largest vegetated shingle spit in Europe, with many important plant communities and bird colonies.
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Also reached by boat from Orford Quay, Havergate Island is a RSPB reserve. Just two miles long and half a mile across at its widest point, the island is sheltered from the North Sea by the long shingle spit of Orford Ness. Havergate Island is home to a good variety of wading birds, including Avocets, Oystercatchers, Redshanks, Ringed Plovers, Golden Plovers, Dunlins and Greenshanks.
The parish Church of St. Bartholomew, parts of which date from Norman times, is noted for its massive tower.
The village has some interesting shops and a smokery selling
fine foods. There are several good eating establishments as well as accommodation in the village.
Down at the quay, there are boat trips to Orfordness, which is a National Nature Reserve sited on a shingle spit off the coast. This spit is the largest vegetated shingle spit in Europe, with many important plant communities and bird colonies.
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Nearest Tourist Information:
Tourist Information Centre
Station Buildings
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 4AJ
Great Britain
Tel: +44 (0)1394 382240
E-Mail: wtic@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk
WWW: http://www.tiscover.co.uk/orford
Opening Hours
Open all year. Easter to September: Monday to Sunday, 0900-1730; Bank Holidays, 0900-1730. October to Easter: Monday to Friday,
0900-1730; Saturday, 0900-1700; closed Sunday.
0900-1730; Saturday, 0900-1700; closed Sunday.
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