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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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Ickworth Estate – National Trust
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Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
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Giffords Hall Vineyard
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The Jungle Book
Date: 24th Aug - 24th Aug 2026
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Date: 3rd Sept - 3rd Sept 2026
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Date: 27th Sept - 27th Sept 2026
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The Guinness Arms
A stunning 16th Century coaching inn in the heart of the Suffolk village of Icklingham. A stunning 16th Century coaching inn in the heart of the Suffolk village of Icklingham.
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Aqua Sana Forest Spa Elveden
Discover our award-winning Forest Spa concept at Elveden Forest, based in a stunning woodland… Discover our award-winning Forest Spa concept at Elveden Forest, based in a stunning woodland…
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Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
Discover the history of Thetford and the Brecks in this charming and atmospheric Tudor house and… Discover the history of Thetford and the Brecks in this charming and atmospheric Tudor house…
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The Pear Tree Inn
Rest and reset in our brand new getaway spot with seven ultra-luxe rooms to choose from Rest and reset in our brand new getaway spot with seven ultra-luxe rooms to choose from
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