Name: Orford Castle
Rating: 5.0

Orford Castle

Castle Terrace, Orford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 2ND, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Orford Castle was built using a local mudstone, which has been crumbling for centuries. After more than 13 years of research, Orford Castle is now protected by a breathable coating of yellow-ochre lime render, preserving it for future generations.

Visit, and you can explore the keep from the basements to the roof. Wander its chambers, chapel and kitchen. Explore the castle with hands-on features and multimedia guides. Look out for the model which shows how Orford Castle appeared when it was first built. From the roof, you can enjoy magnificent views of Orford Ness and the sea.

Price starts from £9.00 for Adults, £5.00 for Children(5-17 yrs) and £14.00 for Family of four. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Orford Castle was built using a local mudstone, which has been crumbling for centuries. After more than 13 years of research, Orford Castle is now protected by a breathable coating of yellow-ochre lime render, preserving it for future generations.Visit, and you can explore the keep from the basements to the roof!
Wander its chambers, chapel and kitchen. Explore the castle with hands-on features and multimedia guides. Look out for the model which shows how Orford Castle appeared when it was first built. From the roof, you can enjoy magnificent views of Orford Ness and the sea.
Find out about the mysterious ‘Wild Man of Orford’ and take in the Orford Museum Trust’s exhibition in the upper hall, which features changing displays of local finds.
Exhibition: The upper hall houses a display by the Orford Museum Trust, including local finds of Roman brooches, medieval seals and coins and some of the borough regalia. Graphic panels display maps, documents, pictures and photographs, illustrating Orford’s history up to the 20th century.

Facilities

Parking: Free for English Heritage members displaying a valid car sticker. Car park with 20 spaces is located 50m from the entrance. Additional pay-and-display parking is available down at the quay.

Website

Contact

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Advance online tickets:

Adult: £9.00 With Donation & £8.10 Without Donation.
Child(5–17 years): £5.00 With Donation & £4.50 Without Donation.
Family(2 Adults + up to 3 Children): £23.00 With Donation & £20.70 Without Donation.
Family(1 Adult + up to 3 Children): £14.00 With Donation & £12.60 Without Donation.
Concession: £8.00 With Donation & £7.20 Without Donation.
Member – Join now: Free / Free.

On the day tickets:

Adult: £11.00 With Donation & £10.00 Without Donation.
Child(5–17 years): £6.00 With Donation & £5.40 Without Donation.
Family(2 Adults + up to 3 Children): £28.00 With Donation & £25.40 Without Donation.
Family(1 Adult + up to 3 Children): £17.00 With Donation & £15.40 Without Donation.
Concession: £9.50 With Donation & £8.60 Without Donation.
Member – Join now: Free / Free.

Membership: Starts from £42

For more information please visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/join/

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/orford-castle/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Daily: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

Address: Castle Terrace, Orford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 2ND, UK

Post Code: IP12 2ND

Council: East Suffolk

County: Suffolk

Road Access: Orford Castle is in Orford on B1084, 20 miles north-east of Ipswich. Use what3words.com/cashiers.cashier.universe to plan your route.
Bus Access: PF Travel service 71.
Train Access: Wickham Market station is 8 miles from Orford Castle.
Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to Orford Castle at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: Free for English Heritage members displaying a valid car sticker. Car park with 20 spaces is located 50m from the entrance. Additional pay-and-display parking is available down at the quay.