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14/09/2026

November 12th at the Riverside in Woodbridge. One night only! 🎥

At the height of the Cold War, a secret CIA base was built on the Suffolk Coast at Orford Ness. Over $1 Billion was spent trying to spy on the Soviets. Today Cobra Mist is off limits and not open to the public. In this special film Ralph Cochrane goes behind the scenes to find out what really happen...

27/07/2026

Where is dog-friendly in Orford?

Read our new guide

Two beautiful Victorian holiday cottages in historic Orford, Suffolk. Book direct for the best prices. Rated 5.0 on Airbnb and 9.8 on Booking.com.

02/07/2026

Ahhhh so that's how the Suffolk Punch got it's name

21/06/2026

Incredible history right on our doorstep

19/06/2026

Lovely day for sailing today

17/06/2026

Fascinating. If you love cold war history and remember the Orford Lighthouse, this is for you

🎙️ Spies, Radar, and Seals: The Secrets of Cobra Mist

Episode 3 of our Video podcast series is out!

This is a good one with Mike Finney & Mark Thacker and stunning footage of Cobra Mist as well as the Orford Lighthouse

You'll also find our podcast on Spotify, Amazon and Apple. Search for "The Suffolk History Podcast"

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12/06/2026

Aldeburgh to Thorpeness on the beach is your best tomorrow and the weather looks good at the moment!

You'll have the best chance of seeing them at these spots ✈️

24/11/2025

Fascinating history with so many historical figures that shaped our country. We might need to buy a metal detector 😄

What do the Arctic Monkeys, Queen Mary of France and a founding father of the BBC all share in common? Butley Priory. Uncover the incredible 900-year history...