Home Things To Do Search Orford Castle Explore things to do Category Select from these options Food and Drink Just for Two Family Friendly Historic Britain Great Outdoors Enter Your Destination From Date To Things To Do Suggested Getaways near Orford Castle More Suggested Getaways Home Things To Do Orford Castle Orford Castle Suffolk Just for Two, Family Friendly, Historic Britain, Great Outdoors In 1177, Henry's oldest child Henry the Young King rebelled over control of lands allotted to him. The 1st Earl of Norfolk supported the rebellion leading to Orford Castle becoming heavily garrisoned. Upon the collapse of the rebellion, Henry ordered the confiscation of Framlingham Castle. Orford Castle was not as important after Henry's death in 1189. The castle was captured by Prince Louis of France who invaded England in 1216 at the invitation of the English barons who were disillusioned by King John In 1280 under the rule of Edward I Orford Castle was granted out and eventually sold. This marked the beginning of the end of Orford Castle, as the estuary of the River Alde silted up and trade declined, reducing the importance of the castle as the centre of local government. Orford was a borough from 1579 to 1886 with parliamentary representation between 1483 and its abolition under the Reform Act 1832. There was also an Earldom of Orford, the most notable of whom was Sir Robert Walpole, the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. Explore all Attractions & Events Contact Info Orford Castle Orford Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2ND 01394 450472 Visit website Other Things to Do in the East of England Region Thetford Forest ParkSnetterton Race TrackAudley End House & Steam RailwayEast Anglian Railway MuseumChurch Farm Rare Breeds CentreAnglesey AbbeyBourn Golf and Health ClubCanoeing in the Broads National ParkOxburgh Hall - National Trust PropertyRHS Garden Hyde HallLaxfield Museum of Local Suffolk Life Hatfield Forest