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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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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

001 ickworth house and gardens

An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…

001 ickworth house and gardens
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Ickworth Estate – National Trust

An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…

001 fullers mill gardens

A tranquil waterside and woodland plantsman's paradise set within the Kings Forest.

001 fullers mill gardens
Attractions

Fullers Mill Garden

A tranquil waterside and woodland plantsman's paradise set within the Kings Forest.

001 bury st edmunds tour guides

Guided tours of the ancient abbey and historic town of Bury St Edmunds

001 bury st edmunds tour guides
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Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides

Guided tours of the ancient abbey and historic town of Bury St Edmunds

002 go ape thetford forest
Attractions

Go Ape Thetford

Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,…

002 go ape thetford forest
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Go Ape Thetford

Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,…

Businesses in The Brecks

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Attractions

Go Ape Thetford

Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,…

001 The Four Bells Glamping Hawstead Suffolk
Accommodation

The Four Bells Glamping

Luxury meets nature at the award winning The Four Bells Glamping - your hot tub escape awaits! ✨

001 the packhorse inn
Food & Drink

The Packhorse Inn

The Packhorse Inn sits at the heart of its community. A stroll away from the medieval bridge that…

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Accommodation

Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford

Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford with mYminiBreak Forest Camping & Glamping near High Lodge

001 the angel hotel
Food & Drink

The Angel Hotel

4 Star coaching Inn located in the centre of Bury St Edmunds

001 the pear tree inn
Accommodation

The Pear Tree Inn

Rest and reset in our brand new getaway spot with seven ultra-luxe rooms to choose from

001 carricks at castle farm swanton morley
Accommodation

Carrick’s at Castle Farm

5* Bed and Breakfast on the River Wensum

001 swt lackford lakes lackford suffolk
Attractions

Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre

A wildlife oasis of lakes, reedbed, meadow and woodland near Bury St Edmunds, with nature to enjoy…

001 fullers mill gardens
Attractions

Fullers Mill Garden

A tranquil waterside and woodland plantsman's paradise set within the Kings Forest.

Events in The Brecks

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003 Euston Hall Estate Suffolk
Arts & Crafts

Red Rooster Festival

Date: 28th May - 30th May 2026

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