Come Hungry to the Brecks for wellness
Walks, wildlife and forest wilderness
The most wild and unspoilt area of Suffolk and Norfolk is the Brecks, a unique environment that was a barren wilderness just 200 years ago. Today it is a landscape of rugged heath, chalk streams and the largest low-lying pine forest in the British Isles.
It is the perfect destination for wellness, for relaxation and a quieter pace of life. Come as you are – leave renewed.
Come Hungry for immersive and regenerative experiences in 47,000-acre Thetford Forest. Explore waymarked trails with a walk, a run or on two wheels through woodland where peace and quiet offers the chance to see deer, wild horses, hares and rabbits, and abundant birdlife such as gamebirds and rare breeding birds such as nightjars, goshawks and woodlarks.
Gallery: A flavour of the Brecks
Thetford Forest, spanning the borders of Suffolk and Norfolk, was created after the First World War and transformed the Brecks landscape, replacing sandy ridges and gorse with a managed environment of pines and heathland.
For adventure in Thetford Forest, head along to Go Ape or Explore 4x4.
Come Hungry to discover Neolithic flint mines, one of which you can go down, prehistoric Pingos, striking Deal Rows and chalk streams for wild swims.
With no light pollution, stay for star-illuminated night skies.
Leading into the Brecks visit Newmarket for its National Horse Racing Museum or Bury St Edmunds which has the last Regency theatre in the country, now run by the National Trust.
Things to do in the Brecks
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery…
Euston Hall & Estate
Discover Euston Hall & Estate, a Palladian home built in 1666, set in 10,500 acres. Home to the…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Go Ape Thetford
Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,…
Explore 4X4
Explore 4x4 specialise in providing qualified and experienced, 4x4 off-road training at all levels,…
Grimes Graves
Journey back in time at Grime’s Graves, as you descend 9 meters below ground into Britain’s only…
Discover Newmarket
Discover Newmarket offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at horseracing's…
NT Oxburgh Estate
Home to the Bedingfeld family for 500 years, Oxburgh reveals one family's unshakable Catholic faith…
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse
Discover Norfolk’s rural history over 50 acres of glorious countryside, from the traditional…
Where to stay in the Brecks
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…
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…
Aqua Sana Forest Spa Elveden
Discover our award-winning Forest Spa concept at Elveden Forest, based in a stunning woodland…
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
Relax and unwind in the heart of Suffolk at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa.
The Pear Tree Inn
Rest and reset in our brand new getaway spot with seven ultra-luxe rooms to choose from
Read more about the Brecks
Where to find the Brecks Pingo Trail
Head out on an 8-mile easy walk to discover the British Isles' highest concentration of Pingos,…
Natural wonder of Norfolk: The Brecks
Described by Charles Dickens as ‘barren’ in David Copperfield, and by an observer in the 1760s as…
Plan your stay in the Brecks
All your questions about The Brecks answered, plus advice on how to plan your trip and things to do.
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