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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.
Plan your stay in The Brecks
All your questions about the unique Brecks answered, plus advice on how to plan your trip and things to do.
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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…
Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides
Guided tours of the ancient abbey and historic town of Bury St Edmunds Guided tours of the ancient abbey and historic town of Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides
Guided tours of the ancient abbey and historic town of Bury St Edmunds
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,…
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…
Businesses in The Brecks
Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides
Guided tours of the ancient abbey and historic town of Bury St Edmunds
The Carpenters Arms
Serving the community for 250 years, The Carpenters Arms has a long tradition of genuine…
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre located in the beautiful Suffolk…
SWT Lackford Lakes
A wildlife oasis of lakes, reedbed, meadow and woodland near Bury St Edmunds, with nature to enjoy…
National Horse Racing Museum
The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three complementary…
Go Ape Thetford
Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,…
The Four Bells Glamping
Luxury meets nature at the award winning The Four Bells Glamping - your hot tub escape awaits! ✨
The Ickworth Hotel
The Ickworth Hotel offers its guests a stately home experience. (Day entry to National Trust…
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing…
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The Angel Hotel
4 Star coaching Inn located in the centre of Bury St Edmunds 4 Star coaching Inn located in the centre of Bury St Edmunds
The Carpenters Arms
Serving the community for 250 years, The Carpenters Arms has a long tradition of genuine… Serving the community for 250 years, The Carpenters Arms has a long tradition of genuine…
The Carpenters Arms
Serving the community for 250 years, The Carpenters Arms has a long tradition of genuine…
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,…
SWT Lackford Lakes
A wildlife oasis of lakes, reedbed, meadow and woodland near Bury St Edmunds, with nature to enjoy… A wildlife oasis of lakes, reedbed, meadow and woodland near Bury St Edmunds, with nature to…
SWT Lackford Lakes
A wildlife oasis of lakes, reedbed, meadow and woodland near Bury St Edmunds, with nature to enjoy…
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