High Lodge, Thetford Forest
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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
Banham Zoo
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Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
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…
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
Explore 4X4
Explore 4x4 specialise in providing qualified and experienced, 4x4 off-road training at all levels,…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Barnham Broom Hotel, Spa, Gym & Golf Club
Our Luxury Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort in Norfolk
College Farm
Thompson's College and St Martin's Church were built by Katharine's ancestors in 1349 and became a…
Thorpe Forest Cabins
Stay in one of Britain's most beautiful forests, in a secluded location offering a retreat from the…
Methwold Old Vicarage
A remarkable historic house in the heart of the East Anglian countryside, Methwold Old Vicarage…
High Lodge Thetford Forest - Forestry England
Play, run, walk or cycle your way round High Lodge, Thetford Forest
The Guinness Arms
A stunning 16th Century coaching inn in the heart of the Suffolk village of Icklingham.
Stories & Inspiration from The Brecks
What is there to eat and drink in Norfolk
Posted: 22nd Jul 2026
What food is famous in Norfolk? Cromer crab, mussels and samphire, the most microbreweries in the… What food is famous in Norfolk? Cromer crab, mussels and samphire, the most microbreweries in…
What is there to eat and drink in Norfolk
Posted: 22nd Jul 2026
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What quirky events are there in Norfolk
Posted: 15th Jul 2026
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Where to find Boudicca and Romans in Norfolk
Posted: 4th May 2026
Find Roman history including the largest remaining Roman site in the British Isles and discover…
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Date: 6th Aug - 6th Aug 2026
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Get Away Hide Away
'Get Away Hide Away' is a small family-built and run glamping site tucked away in the beautiful… 'Get Away Hide Away' is a small family-built and run glamping site tucked away in the…
Get Away Hide Away
'Get Away Hide Away' is a small family-built and run glamping site tucked away in the beautiful…
Natural wonder of Norfolk: The Brecks
Described by Charles Dickens as ‘barren’ in David Copperfield, and by an observer in the 1760s as… Described by Charles Dickens as ‘barren’ in David Copperfield, and by an observer in the 1760s…
Natural wonder of Norfolk: The Brecks
Described by Charles Dickens as ‘barren’ in David Copperfield, and by an observer in the 1760s as…
Date: 25th Aug - 31st Aug 2026
From 10 am until 2 pm on select days, explore the grandeur of Euston Hall with our guided Hall… From 10 am until 2 pm on select days, explore the grandeur of Euston Hall with our guided Hall…
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