The Brecks
Discover the Brecks, one of the great natural areas of Britain. Explore the distinctive landscape, wildlife and history of the area spanning 370 square miles across Norfolk and Suffolk in the heart of the East of England.
One of the great natural areas of Britain preserved and one of the driest parts of Britain.
“ Few of the lowland districts of England have more striking individual characteristics than the area known as Breckland ”
W.G. Clarke, 1925
Discover Strange and Beautiful Places
The Brecks, a landscape of tranquil forest, open heathland and agricultural land, is home to many unique or distinctive birds, plants and animals. Catch a glimpse of the Stone Curlew at Weeting Heath or spot roaming deer in the Forest – but there is much more.
6 new Heathlands have recently been recreated and restored. Find out more on the Ancient Heaths page by clicking here Ancient Heaths
Explore our History and Ancient Landscapes
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. Find out more from our Ice Age Relics page by clicking here Ice Age Relics .
Find out more on the Story of Human Settlement page by clicking here .
Story of Human Settlement
See the official wesbte for The Brecks for more information The Brecks
See also Walking in Suffolk for other great natural places to explore in Suffolk
One of the great natural areas of Britain preserved and one of the driest parts of Britain.
“ Few of the lowland districts of England have more striking individual characteristics than the area known as Breckland ”
W.G. Clarke, 1925
Discover Strange and Beautiful Places
The Brecks, a landscape of tranquil forest, open heathland and agricultural land, is home to many unique or distinctive birds, plants and animals. Catch a glimpse of the Stone Curlew at Weeting Heath or spot roaming deer in the Forest – but there is much more.
6 new Heathlands have recently been recreated and restored. Find out more on the Ancient Heaths page by clicking here Ancient Heaths
Explore our History and Ancient Landscapes
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. Find out more from our Ice Age Relics page by clicking here Ice Age Relics .
Find out more on the Story of Human Settlement page by clicking here .
Story of Human Settlement
See the official wesbte for The Brecks for more information The Brecks
See also Walking in Suffolk for other great natural places to explore in Suffolk
