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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
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, a landscape of tranquil forest, open heathland and agricultural land, is home to many unique or distinctive birds, plants and animals.
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.
The Brecks area includes five Market Towns: Brandon, Mildenhall, Swaffham, Thetford and Watton, all of which are very unique and offer different experiences,
Something for everyone
The Brecks has a wide variety of places to visit and things to do whatever your interest, age or ability. Relax in the countryside and see our wild animals, explore a historic property or be active (and healthier) by walking, cycling or horseriding on the many trails. The more adventurous can even swing through trees in the Forest!
The Brecks is an ideal year-round destination for all the family – the wide open spaces provide a palette of colour and interest whatever the season.
Why not step back in time by visiting one of our historic buildings such as Oxburgh Hall (NT) or Neolithic flint mines at Grimes Graves?
Access For All
Those less able will be able to explore The Brecks using the many access-friendly routes across the countryside and at places of interest.
Many places of interest hold events throughout the year – from summer concerts at High Lodge Forest Centre to elves delivering Christmas trees from the Elveden Estate
If you are looking for value for money, some attractions do not charge an entry fee and others offer free or discounted entry for cyclists and walkers.
Top Tip – Explore The Brecks by bicycle and get off the beaten track but don’t forget to check opening times of attractions before you set off!
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Breckland is a gently undulating plateau underlain by bedrock of Cretaceous Chalk, covered by thin deposits of sand and flint. The conditions during the last glaciation have given rise to the patterned ground features and ice depressions (pingos) that we see today and that are of high geological and biological importance.
The open Breckland landscape is internationally important for its remaining heathland and acid/calcareous mosaics of grass-heath which support populations of invertebrates and ground-nesting birds such as the stone curlew.
Breckland's flora and fauna is significant for many declining species reliant of open ground on grass heaths, arable margins and disturbed ground. Relatively lush valleys with chalk rivers provide a gentle contrast to the drier harsher surroundings. Here, floristically rich spring-fed wetlands support scarce insects.
The unique landform features such as pingos and meres are also important for insects. The expanse of Thetford Forest still supports red squirrels in some pine plantations while bats, birds and plants such as Breckland thyme occur in forest clearings.
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