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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
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre located in the beautiful Suffolk… Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre located in the beautiful…
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre located in the beautiful Suffolk…
Fullers Mill Garden
A tranquil waterside and woodland plantsman's paradise set within the Kings Forest. A tranquil waterside and woodland plantsman's paradise set within the Kings Forest.
Fullers Mill Garden
A tranquil waterside and woodland plantsman's paradise set within the Kings Forest.
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
The Packhorse Inn
The Packhorse Inn sits at the heart of its community. A stroll away from the medieval bridge that…
The Pear Tree Inn
Rest and reset in our brand new getaway spot with seven ultra-luxe rooms to choose from
Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre
A wildlife oasis of lakes, reedbed, meadow and woodland near Bury St Edmunds, with nature 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 Carpenters Arms
Serving the community for 250 years, The Carpenters Arms has a long tradition of genuine…
Fullers Mill Garden
A tranquil waterside and woodland plantsman's paradise set within the Kings Forest.
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
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The Packhorse Inn
The Packhorse Inn sits at the heart of its community. A stroll away from the medieval bridge that… The Packhorse Inn sits at the heart of its community. A stroll away from the medieval bridge…
The Packhorse Inn
The Packhorse Inn sits at the heart of its community. A stroll away from the medieval bridge that…
Wylene Holiday Home
Comfortable, spacious bungalow fully equipped for 8 people. Ideally situated for exploring East… Comfortable, spacious bungalow fully equipped for 8 people. Ideally situated for exploring…
Wylene Holiday Home
Comfortable, spacious bungalow fully equipped for 8 people. Ideally situated for exploring East…
The Four Bells Glamping
Luxury meets nature at the award winning The Four Bells Glamping - your hot tub escape awaits! ✨ Luxury meets nature at the award winning The Four Bells Glamping - your hot tub escape awaits!…
The Four Bells Glamping
Luxury meets nature at the award winning The Four Bells Glamping - your hot tub escape awaits! ✨
Top Deck @ The Cabin
Two bedroom flat in top floor of secluded Edwardian house in Bury St Edmunds Two bedroom flat in top floor of secluded Edwardian house in Bury St Edmunds
Top Deck @ The Cabin
Two bedroom flat in top floor of secluded Edwardian house in Bury St Edmunds
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