Orford
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.098, 1.532 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles25.3 km
- Felixstowe 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Stowmarket 23.6 miles38 km
- Harwich 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Beccles 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Woodbridge 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Kesgrave 12.8 miles20.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Orford Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Gedgrave Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Sudbourne Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Chillesford Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Butley Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Rendlesham & Orford Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Iken Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Boyton Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Capel St. Andrew Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Wantisden Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Oak Hill Built-up area 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Tunstall Built-up area 4.8 miles7.8 km
Example postcodes in Orford
IP12 2LZ, IP12 2NA, IP12 2NW, IP12 2FG, IP12 2LJ, IP12 2NB, IP12 2NU, IP12 2LR, IP12 2LS … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 41.3 miles66.4 km
- London Southend Airport 51 miles82 km
- Wickham Market Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Melton Railway Station 8.2 miles13.3 km
Hotels near Orford Ad
- Wentworth Hotel 3 5 miles8.1 km
- The Brudenell 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The White Lion Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The White Horse Hotel 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Crown Hotel 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Ufford Park Resort 4 8.1 miles13 km
Schools in Orford
- Orford C of E Primary School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Snape Maltings Theatre 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 11.8 miles19 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Suffolk College University 15.9 miles25.7 km