- Open
- £10 adult · £5 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site, free for members
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Orford Castle is a castle near Orford, Suffolk, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £10, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a members' car park on site, about 50 m from the entrance.
Orford Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 Not listed
- Today Thu 15 Not listed
- Fri 16 Not listed
- Sat 17 Not listed
- Sun 18 Not listed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter weekends | 2 Nov to 20 Dec | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
| Winter weekends | 4 Jan to 7 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
| Winter weekends | 22 Feb to 14 Mar | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Orford Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £8.50 | £10 |
| Concession | £7.65 | £9 |
| Child | £4.25 | £5 |
| Family | £21.25 | £25 |
| English Heritage members | Free | Free |
Getting to Orford Castle and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free for members. 20-space car park 50 m from entrance; free for EH members displaying a car sticker. About 50 m to the entrance. Pay-and-display parking at the quay.
- By train
- Entrance is 6.8 miles away.
- Public transport
- PF Travel service 71.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- 'Dogs allowed on leads' does not say inside the keep; lesser value grounds_only. Access page lists only assistance dogs welcome.
Accessibility
Not step-free- Step-free: no step-free access.
- Paths and surfaces: Not suitable for limited mobility; 91 steep stairs to top of keep; no lift; rough uneven grass and steep slopes into dry moat.
- Accessible toilet: no.
- Changing Places toilet: no.
Food and facilities
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Orford Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
- 03
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 04
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 05
Moat
A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.
History of Orford Castle
- 1164 Becket exiled; Henry II begins building Orford on his confiscated lands.
- 1173 Castle nearly finished and readied during the sons' rebellion.
- 1215 Garrisoned during the barons' revolt; later taken by Prince Louis.
- 1277 Edward I stays the night on 11 April.
- 1330 Given to Robert Ufford, later Earl of Suffolk.
- 1804 Signal station equipment moved to the top of the keep.
- 1928 Sir Arthur Churchman gives the castle to Orford Town Trust.
- 1962 Ministry of Works takes guardianship.
Photos
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Arjen Bax · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source -
Neil Theasby · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
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When is Orford Castle open?
In the autumn daily season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
How much does it cost to visit Orford Castle?
Adult tickets cost £10, and English Heritage members go free.
Where do you park at Orford Castle?
There is a members' car park on site, about 50 m from the entrance. Pay-and-display parking at the quay.
Can you take a dog to Orford Castle?
Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- OpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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