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Welcome to the Brecks
One of the great natural areas of Britain preserved and enhanced by a wide partnership of organisations.
“ Few of the lowland districts of England have more striking individual characteristics than the area known as Breckland ”
W.G. Clarke, 1925
WHERE IS THE BRECKS – the Brecks spans 370 sq. miles/940 sq. kilometres across Norfolk and Suffolk in the heart of The East of England – one of the driest parts of Britain.
To get an idea of where the Brecks is click here to veiw a AN AREA MAP
Whether you live in The Brecks or are a visitor you will be spoilt for choice as there is so much to see and do in this special place.
2009 Visitor Guide
The new Come Alive in The Brecks Visitor Information Guides for 2009 are OUT NOW. you can either download a copy by clicking here, or to request one in the post click here
Discover Strange and Beautiful Places
The Brecks, a landscape of tranquil forest, open heathland and agricultural land, is home to many unique or distinctive birds, plants and animals. Catch a glimpse of the Stone Curlew at Weeting Heath or spot roaming deer in the Forest – but there is much more.
6 new Heathlands have recently been recreated and restored. Find out more on our Ancient Heaths page by clicking here.
Explore our History and Ancient Landscapes
The Brecks is steeped in human history stretching back to the Stone Age. A Neolithic Flint mine (The Brecks is the flint capital of the UK), Medieval rabbit farming and 19th Century landed Estates are amongst the many clues to human settlement to be found in The Brecks. This is a landscape which remains full of historical and ecological interest.
The effects of the last 'ice age’ can be seen nowhere else in Britain and Ireland as extensively as in The Brecks. 12,000 years ago, Ice bubbles created Pingos and perma frost created distinctive patterns and features. Find out more from our Ice Age Relics page by clicking here.
Find out more on the Story of Human Settlement page by clicking here.
Get to know the Towns of the Brecks.
The Brecks area includes five Market Towns: Brandon, Mildenhall, Swaffham, Thetford and Watton, all of which are very unique and offer different experiences, to find out more click here.
Brecks RDPE- Leader
The Leader approach is a delivery mechanism under the new Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) 2007-2013. It is a method of harnessing local knowledge to enable a “bottom up”, community led approach to delivery of RDPE funding in rural areas.
for more information click here
To see potential projects put forward by the Brecks Partnership click here
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Summer Events
Celebrate Wimbledon in The Brecks
You can join in with the spirit of Wimbledon right here in The Brecks. Kings House Garden in Thetford has tennis courts available to hire throughout the summer.
For more information, prices and times contact Thetford Tourist Information Centre on 01842 751975, for more information about the Garden behind King's House click here
Celebrate National Mammal Week
at Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve on Sunday 5th when you can take part in a Mammal Safari, searching for tracks and signs of mammals on the nature reserve, particularly focusing on looking for signs of Otters.
The Royal Norfolk Show 2009, takes place this week on 1st and 2nd July, with local suppliers, producers and businesses. for more information click here
For more information on these events and to see the many other special events taking place in and around the Brecks visit our events pages
Latest News
For the Latest News from The Brecks Partnership and the Brecks area, see our newsletters, and even download a copy.
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Travel around The Brecks
without a car and reduce your carbon footprint.
Help us to protect the special landscape of The Brecks by exploring the area without a car (much healthier too). Bring your own bicycle or hire one here and have it delivered to your accommodation to await your arrival.
These are just some examples of sustainable local transport services. The Brecks Bus (01638 608080) and The Flexibus (0845 6002315) are ring and ride services that will take you from your door and get you out and about in the countryside. They are also able to take wheelchairs. Call for more information and to book.
Stay in Quality Graded Accommodation
and sample our local produce. Whether you’re looking to stay a week in a luxurious hotel, an overnight stop at a Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast, prefer the independence of a self-catering cottage or live under the stars in a tent, The Brecks can offer you the choice. just look at our Where to Stay pages, or download our Where to Stay brochure
Many accommodation providers have demonstrated their commitment to a more sustainable environment and have achieved the Green Tourism Business Scheme Award.
Visitors with special needs can also find a wide range of accommodation listed in our Where to Stay page click here.
Walk, Cycle and Horse ride off the beaten track
The distinctive Brecks landscape offers an amazing variety of cycling, walking and horse riding routes and trails. Follow an ancient trackway and way marked trails such as The Peddars Way and Icknield Way. Forest paths and bridleways can be also found within Thetford Forest, the largest lowland pine forest in Britain. Click here for more ideas for Great Days Out.
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