Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
Quay Street, Orford, Suffolk, IP12 2NU, East of England
This National Trust property steeped in military history is only accessible via ferry from Orford Quay. The location hosts infrequent stargazing and astrophotography events organised in collaboration between the National Trust and members of the Norwich Astronomical Society.
Location events organiser
National Trust organises events at this location
Please contact National Trust directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: National Trust
Twitter: @nationaltrust
Facebook: National Trust
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Aldeburgh (5.1 miles away) updated 23/06/25 at 20:02.
Local light pollution
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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