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Explore The Brecks

An ideal place to explore, whether it’s walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing, bird watching, golfing or sight-seeing.

Brecks Treeline
Walking in the Brecks

Walking in the Brecks is an instant holiday. There's always something different to see, whatever the season. Take a local route or follow an ancient trackway such as the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail.
Cycling in the Brecks

The Brecks is in the heart of England’s cycling country. Its expansive landscapes of forest, heath and farmland make varied, easy cycling.

Events

Explore the Brecks through attending our latest events.

Forest Bathing at West Stow

Join us as we take a walk through West Stow Country Park, giving you an opportunity to truly slow down and unwind. More

  • September 30, 2023
  • 10am-11.30am
  • West Stow Country Park
  • £6 (This rate is subsidised with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund)
‘Bones & Stones’ Palaeolithic Day School

A day not to be missed. A start at Mildenhall Museum, then a field trip by coach visiting three Palaeolithic sites. The visit will also include a flint napping demonstration by nation expert John Lord. More

  • September 30, 2023
  • 9.30am - 17.00
  • Mildenhall Museum, 6 King Street Mildenhall IP28 7EX
  • Free of charge due to funding made possible through National Lottery Heritage Fund
Biofluorescent Night Walk

Discover the amazing hidden colours of our natural world on this special guided evening walk, using UV light to uncover biofluorescent organisms. More

  • October 4, 2023
  • 7:15pm - 8:45pm
  • Brandon Country Park
  • Fully funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Fungi Fruits and Seeds

Join a relaxed autumnal stroll along the riverbanks of Thetford with wildlife enthusiast and Bush craft practitioner Jon Tyler to learn about seasonal flora, fauna, and fungi. More

  • October 12, 2023
  • 10.30am-12.30am, & 1.30pm-3.30pm
  • Thetford Riverside and Ford Meadow
  • £5.50 (This fee has been heavily subsidised with thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund)
Shinrin-Yoku: Forest Bathing in the Brecks

Join a gentle and intentionally slow walk with guided sensory invitations along the way from a professional forest bathing and meditation guide. More

  • October 20, 2023
  • 10am - 11.30am
  • Barnhamcross Common (Thetford)
  • £7 (Ticket costs have been heavily subsidised with thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund)
Chalk Pebble & Acorn cup lights workshop

Try out nature crafts inspired by some of our ancient ancestors! Learn how to shape your own unique candle holder from a chalk pebble using carving tools. More

  • October 21, 2023
  • 10.30am - 1pm
  • West Stow Country Park, IP28 6HG
  • £5 for participants (heavily subsided with thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund)
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