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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
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…
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand… An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and…
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…
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.
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
Businesses in The Brecks
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,…
Fullers Mill Garden
A tranquil waterside and woodland plantsman's paradise set within the Kings Forest.
The Packhorse Inn
The Packhorse Inn sits at the heart of its community. A stroll away from the medieval bridge that…
Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford
Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford with mYminiBreak Forest Camping & Glamping near High Lodge
Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides
Guided tours of the ancient abbey and historic town of Bury St Edmunds
Euston Hall & Estate
Discover Euston Hall & Estate, a Palladian home built in 1666, set in 10,500 acres. Home to the…
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…
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Giffords Hall Vineyard
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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.
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