| The Brecks, Fens and Thetford area is undoubtedly | | | | Visitors keen to protect this unique environment can |
| one of the best-kept secrets of East Anglia. A unique | | | | leave their car behind and explore the area using the |
| landscape where nature thrives, culture and heritage | | | | innovative Flexibus service or follow one of three Car |
| are celebrated and fascinating places wait to be | | | | eFree itineraries. For a truly 'green' experience, choose |
| discovered. | | | | accommodation boasting the Green Tourism Business |
| For those looking for a relaxing break in natural | | | | Scheme Award. |
| surroundings, The Brecks is an ideal destination. Relish | | | | The area is dotted with bustling market towns rich in |
| the peace and quiet of forest and heathland walks, or | | | | character, heritage and local activity. The communities |
| for a more active option, jump on a bicycle, or even a | | | | of Thetford, Swaffham, Watton, Brandon and |
| horse, and explore off-road trails. To really get away | | | | Mildenhall in the Brecks, and Ely, Boston and Spalding in |
| from it all, bring a picnic and find a tranquil spot in one | | | | the Fens all have their own distinctive features and |
| of the area's several country parks. | | | | attractions. Lively market days make for a fun |
| The more adventurous can discover the many | | | | shopping experience and a chance to pick up fresh |
| activities on offer in The Fens. In addition to walking | | | | local produce, while there are plenty of varied shops, |
| and cycling trails a-plenty, you can set sail on a yacht | | | | cafés and restaurants to suit all tastes. |
| along the miles of inland waterways, try your hand at | | | | Museums and stately homes, steeped in history, depict |
| fishing and spot some of the thousands of birds that | | | | the area's fascinating past, including stories of the |
| flock to the mud flats and marshes of this special | | | | legendary Queen Boudicca and her Iceni tribe. |
| landscape. | | | | Alternatively a trip to the nearby Iceni and Brandon |
| Equally, families looking for a memorable break away | | | | breweries offers a great chance to sample a local |
| together will be spoilt for choice. Youngsters can roam, | | | | tipple. |
| run and cycle through the woodland paths of Thetford | | | | Lastly, with Thetford playing host to various high profile |
| Forest Park, discovering the surprises of the Giant Play | | | | events throughout the year, ranging from Halloween |
| Sculpture Trail, testing their skills at orienteering and | | | | and Christmas events to outdoor music concerts and |
| keeping a look out for deer and other wildlife. The | | | | theatre, visitors have a wealth of opportunities to gain |
| more daring can take to the trees on the Go Ape | | | | some memories to last a lifetime. |
| assault course of ropes and swings. | | | | |