High Lodge, Thetford Forest
The Brecks
Rare + Restorative
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.
Go Ape Thetford
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High Lodge Thetford Forest - Forestry England
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