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The Brecks
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The Brecks in Suffolk
Shaped by Neolithic flint mining, rugged heath, huge forests, chalk streams to wild swim and surprising pockets of Ice Age water, the Brecks feels unlike anywhere else in the country. It’s a place for nature, with daylight and dusk bringing the chance of rare birds and quiet, memorable moments, with star-illuminated night skies to follow. Explore on foot or by bike along waymarked trails through Thetford Forest, where solitude and silence give you the chance to see deer and wild horses. Look out for unusual features: Pingo ponds, striking Deal Rows, prehistoric sites, a Viking legacy and atmospheric ruins in Thetford. With one of the driest climates in the UK, it suits year-round outdoor days. Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds are excellent gateways to the Brecks. Come for the space, stillness and wildness, leave feeling reset.
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Top Attractions in The Brecks
National Horse Racing Museum
The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three complementary… The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three…
National Horse Racing Museum
The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three complementary…
Explore 4X4
Explore 4x4 specialise in providing qualified and experienced, 4x4 off-road training at all levels,… Explore 4x4 specialise in providing qualified and experienced, 4x4 off-road training at all…
Explore 4X4
Explore 4x4 specialise in providing qualified and experienced, 4x4 off-road training at all levels,…
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing… Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing…
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing…
Go Ape Thetford
Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,… Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to…
Go Ape Thetford
Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,…
Businesses in The Brecks
The Ickworth Hotel
The Ickworth Hotel & Spa offers its guests a stately home experience. (Day entry to National Trust…
Go Ape Thetford
Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,…
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre located in the beautiful Suffolk…
The Guinness Arms
A stunning 16th Century coaching inn in the heart of the Suffolk village of Icklingham.
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre
A wildlife oasis of lakes, reedbed, meadow and woodland near Bury St Edmunds, with nature to enjoy…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Stories & Inspiration from The Brecks
Where are movie and TV film locations in Suffolk
Posted: 1st Aug 2026
Suffolk has hosted its fair share of dramas, films and tv programmes over the years, not least… Suffolk has hosted its fair share of dramas, films and tv programmes over the years, not least…
Where are movie and TV film locations in Suffolk
Posted: 1st Aug 2026
Suffolk has hosted its fair share of dramas, films and tv programmes over the years, not least…
Who was King Edmund, England’s first patron saint
Posted: 14th May 2026
On April 23 each year we celebrate Patron Saint St George. But until 1348 it was King Edmund of…
Which is the nicest part of Suffolk
Posted: 15th Mar 2026
Which is the nicest part of Suffolk? There's something for all tastes, including the Broads…
Events in The Brecks
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Rethinking the date and interpretation of the Thetford treasure
Date: 8th Sept - 8th Sept 2026
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Date: 9th Oct - 9th Oct 2026
Come along to one of our ‘Little Horseshoes’ creative play sessions for pre-school children at… Come along to one of our ‘Little Horseshoes’ creative play sessions for pre-school children at…
Listen, Listen What Can You Hear!?
Date: 9th Oct - 9th Oct 2026
Expiry Date: 9th Oct 2026
What festivals are there in Suffolk
There are festivals, events and activities throughout the year when you visit Suffolk, from… There are festivals, events and activities throughout the year when you visit Suffolk, from…
What festivals are there in Suffolk
There are festivals, events and activities throughout the year when you visit Suffolk, from…
Which is the nicest part of Suffolk
Which is the nicest part of Suffolk? There's something for all tastes, including the Broads… Which is the nicest part of Suffolk? There's something for all tastes, including the Broads…
Which is the nicest part of Suffolk
Which is the nicest part of Suffolk? There's something for all tastes, including the Broads…
Date: 19th Aug - 19th Aug 2026
Horses and mosaics with equine artist, Nichola Eddery. Get creative with mosaics and make a… Horses and mosaics with equine artist, Nichola Eddery. Get creative with mosaics and make a…
Horses and mosaics with equine artist, Nichola Eddery
Date: 19th Aug - 19th Aug 2026
Expiry Date: 19th Aug 2026
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