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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
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
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,…
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…
Businesses in The Brecks
The Four Bells Glamping
Luxury meets nature at the award winning The Four Bells Glamping - your hot tub escape awaits! ✨
College Farm
Thompson's College and St Martin's Church were built by Katharine's ancestors in 1349 and became a…
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre located in the beautiful Suffolk…
National Horse Racing Museum
The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three complementary…
The Pear Tree Inn
Rest and reset in our brand new getaway spot with seven ultra-luxe rooms to choose from
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…
The Packhorse Inn
The Packhorse Inn sits at the heart of its community. A stroll away from the medieval bridge that…
Stories & Inspiration from The Brecks
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… On April 23 each year we celebrate Patron Saint St George. But until 1348 it was King Edmund…
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…
Where are movie and TV film locations in Suffolk
Posted: 10th Mar 2026
Suffolk has hosted its fair share of dramas, films and tv programmes over the years, not least…
Events in The Brecks
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Rethinking the date and interpretation of the Thetford treasure
Date: 8th Sept - 8th Sept 2026
Defending Second World War Thetford: Not Just Dad's Army Talk -Chris Kolonko
Date: 9th Jun - 9th Jun 2026
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The Ickworth Hotel
The Ickworth Hotel offers its guests a stately home experience. (Day entry to National Trust… The Ickworth Hotel offers its guests a stately home experience. (Day entry to National Trust…
The Ickworth Hotel
The Ickworth Hotel offers its guests a stately home experience. (Day entry to National Trust…
Date: 23rd May - 23rd May 2026
Meet our Anglo-Saxon woman, learn about life in Anglo-Saxon Thetford, try your hand at Anglo-Saxon… Meet our Anglo-Saxon woman, learn about life in Anglo-Saxon Thetford, try your hand at…
Anglo-Saxon Weaving and Wool Children's Workshop
Date: 23rd May - 23rd May 2026
Expiry Date: 23rd May 2026
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
Discover Newmarket
Discover Newmarket offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at horseracing's… Discover Newmarket offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at horseracing's…
Discover Newmarket
Discover Newmarket offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at horseracing's…
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