Orford, Suffolk, is a small village with a big history. Dominated by the imposing Orford Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by Henry II to tighten his grip on the coast, it’s a place where medieval power meets windswept beauty..

Once a bustling port, Orford’s shingle spit now hides the mysterious Orford Ness, a former military testing site steeped in Cold War secrets. Today, it’s a haven for food lovers and nature enthusiasts alike—whether you’re sampling freshly smoked fish, sailing the River Ore, or spotting rare wildlife in the eerie, otherworldly landscape beyond

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