Orford
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.098, 1.532 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 42 50 |
| Population: | 713 |
| Dialling code: | 01728 (Saxmundham) |
The small coastal parish of Orford sits on the north bank of the River Alde in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England. It looks out across saltmarsh and quiet estuary waters to the shingle spit of Orford Ness, a distinctive nature reserve with unusual, deserted military structures and rich birdlife that draw walkers and naturalists.
Visually and historically the village is dominated by the 12th‑century keep of Orford Castle, built by Henry II; locally there is a modest fishing and boatbuilding tradition, a long association with oysters, and a seasonal boost from visitors, galleries and small businesses, giving the place a mix of maritime, conservation and heritage character.
Postcode districts covering Orford
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 15.7 miles
- Felixstowe 12.5 miles
- Stowmarket 23.6 miles
- Harwich 16.4 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 20.3 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 21.9 miles
- Beccles 24.5 miles
- Woodbridge 9.4 miles
- Kesgrave 12.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Orford Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Gedgrave Parish 1.1 miles
- Sudbourne Parish 1.7 miles
- Chillesford Parish 2.2 miles
- Butley Parish 2.6 miles
- Rendlesham & Orford Ward 3 miles
- Iken Parish 3.2 miles
- Boyton Parish 3.6 miles
- Capel St. Andrew Parish 3.7 miles
- Wantisden Parish 3.7 miles
- Oak Hill Built-up area 4.7 miles
- Tunstall Built-up area 4.8 miles
Example postcodes in Orford
IP12 2NT, IP12 2NL, IP12 2NU, IP12 2LZ, IP12 2QJ, IP12 2NJ, IP12 2NB, IP12 2ND, IP12 2NY … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 41.3 miles
- London Southend Airport 51 miles
- Wickham Market Railway Station 6.7 miles
- Melton Railway Station 8.2 miles
Hotels near Orford Ad
- Crown and Castle 3 0.2 miles
- The White Lion Hotel 3 5 miles
- The Brudenell 4 4.5 miles
- The Cross Keys, Aldeburgh 4.9 miles
- Wentworth Hotel 3 5.1 miles
- Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel 3 6.6 miles
- The Dolphin Inn 4 6.8 miles
- The White Horse Hotel 7.8 miles
- Ufford Park Resort 4 8.1 miles
- The Crown Hotel 9.2 miles
Schools in Orford
- Orford C of E Primary School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Snape Maltings Theatre 4.8 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 5.3 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 8.1 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.8 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 10.1 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 11.8 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 12.6 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 13.8 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 13.8 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 15.7 miles
- Suffolk College University 15.9 miles