High Lodge, Thetford Forest
The Brecks
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The Brecks
The Brecks is one of the UK’s most unique and distinctive landscapes, shaped by Neolithic flint mining, rugged heath, chalk streams to wild swim and surprising pockets of Ice Age water. It’s a place for nature that feels a little wilder, 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 the area’s unusual features, from Pingo ponds to 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, whether you want a walk, cycle, or a run under tall trees with time for stops. Come for the space, leave feeling reset.
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Top Attractions in The Brecks
Bucket-List Balloon Flights
We offer our exclusive champagne balloon flights from Norfolk and Suffolk. We offer our exclusive champagne balloon flights from Norfolk and Suffolk.
Bucket-List Balloon Flights
We offer our exclusive champagne balloon flights from Norfolk and Suffolk.
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery… Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned…
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery…
Banham Zoo
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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,…
Businesses in The Brecks
Canine Cottages
A range of beautiful accommodation across Norfolk and Suffolk, perfect for you and your dog to…
Applewood Countryside Park
Enjoy family-friendly camping & glamping at Applewood Countryside Park. Spacious pitches,…
Get Away Hide Away
'Get Away Hide Away' is a small family-built and run glamping site tucked away in the beautiful…
Bucket-List Balloon Flights
We offer our exclusive champagne balloon flights from Norfolk and Suffolk.
The Guinness Arms
A stunning 16th Century coaching inn in the heart of the Suffolk village of Icklingham.
Elveden Inn
The Elveden Inn is a warm and welcoming country inn, in the heart of East Anglia, where a pint of…
Methwold Old Vicarage
A remarkable historic house in the heart of the East Anglian countryside, Methwold Old Vicarage…
Go Ape Thetford
Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,…
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What is there to eat and drink in Norfolk
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Are there dog-friendly woods and parks in Norfolk
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There are lots of country parks and woodland where you can take well-behaved dogs in Norfolk. But…
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College Farm
Thompson's College and St Martin's Church were built by Katharine's ancestors in 1349 and became a… Thompson's College and St Martin's Church were built by Katharine's ancestors in 1349 and…
College Farm
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