Brecklands

Brecklands

What are The Brecks?

Breckland is an unusual and unique part of South Norfolk and spills over across the border into Suffolk. It is one of the driest areas in England lying to the east of the Fens and southwest of the Norfolk Broads and it is home to interesting flora and fauna including the rare and shy, but non-indigenous, golden pheasant. 

The Brecks was a vast open heathland and during Prehistoric times,  was mined for flint and these workings can be seen and admired by visiting Grimes Graves.

The open heath nowadays has been turned into farmland dotted with gorse and of course in 1914 Thetford Forest was planted and today supplies vast quantities of wood as well as being a tourist attraction and an area of scientific and geographical interest.

A large area of the Heath has been preserved by the British Army who still train on the Stanford Battle area, alongside sheep gently grazing the heath.

Browse through the listings below to find out where to go, what to see and where to stay in Breckland as well as learn about its history and culture

Park Farm
Open plan layout with excellent walking and cycling around the Wensum valley on your door step
Gressenhall Farm
Explore the history of the 200 year old workhouse in Norfolk
Strattons
We are the perfect Norfolk venue for a comfy stay, afternoon tea by the fire in winter or alfresco in summer.
High Lodge Thetford Forest
High Lodge
Come out for the day and experience the Stockman Trial and Wild Play
Grimes Graves
Bluebell Square
A small independent shopping centre located in Dereham, including 9 unique shops and a delicious restaurant.
Thetford Forest
Bartles Lodge
With excellent fishing lakes on site and fantastic cycleways and walks close by, this is a great alternative to normal B&B accommodation
Water World
Family fun with our twisting water slide
Go Ape in Thetford Forest
Go Ape
Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course
Yaxham Waters
For those who enjoy self catering and camping, this is a great place for all the family in Norfolk.
King's Head Hotel
When discovering the Brecklands, come and stay at the Kings Head Hotel, one of Norfolk's hidden gems
USAAF WWII Air Bases
Swans Harbour
Swans Harbour is ideally placed to start your adventure into exploring the Norfolk countryside and coastline
Waterfall Farm Cottages
The perfect escape for friends and family, a real treat for the kids to forage in the beautiful Wensum Valley,
The Vines
Being in the glorious Norfolk countryside the nights are so peaceful that you may struggle to make breakfast!
Hughes
Looking for a new home entertainment system, we have it all here at Hughes
Thetford Forest
Glamping at its best, cosy in this forest bed with only the stars to keep your company
Swaffham Golf Club
We have an 18 hole course that is perfect for casual play, work events, or golf lessons. Visit us today in Swaffham.
Swaffham Museum
An independent history museum, with displays from the stone age to modern day.
George Hotel
With six en-suite bedrooms, one with a four-poster bed and roll top bath its the perfect place to stay
Kings Arms Inn
The Kings Arms Coaching Inn Swaffham is a great place for a family day out. Come by today and experience our delicious food.
South Norfolk & The Brecks
Spice Fusion
Add a little extra spice when visiting Dereham
Gooderstone Gardens
The perfect day out for the whole Family to enjoy. Beautiful water gardens surrounded by amazing scenery located near Kings Lynn in Norfolk.
Norfolk Whisky
TownHouse Hotel
The Townhouse is in the very attractive and historic market town of Wymondham, walking distance to the Abbey
Windmill Inn
Family orientated local restaurant and pub, for cool winter evenings and warm summer nights
Tudor Lodgings
A peaceful bolthole of a barn with decent walks on Peddars Way with the dog
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