Breckland District derives its name from the Breckland landscape region, a gorse covered sandyheath of south Norfolk and north Suffolk. The term Breckland is ancient, and is found as early as the 13th century in the form Brakelond.
History
Breckland District was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of the Borough of Thetford, East Dereham Urban District, Swaffham Urban District, Wayland Rural District, Mitford and Launditch Rural District, and Swaffham Rural District.
Composition
The district is entirely parished, and is made up of 113 civil parishes. At the time of the 2001 census, the district had an area of 1,305km2 (504sqmi), with a population of 121,418 in 50,715 households.
The district contains the following civil parishes:
The Breckland as a landscape region is an unusual natural habitat of England. It comprises the gorse-covered sandyheath that lies mostly in the north of the county of Suffolk but also in the south of Norfolk. An area of considerable interest for its unusual flora and fauna, it lies to the south east of another unusual habitat, The Fens, and to the south west of The Broads. The typical tree of this area is the Scots Pine. The Brecks are one of the driest places in England.
The area of Breckland has been substantially reduced in the twentieth century by the impact of modern farming and the creation in 1914 of Thetford Forest. However substantial areas have been preserved, not least by the presence of the British Army on the Stanford Battle Area.
The Breckland is one of the few areas in England where the rare and shy (but non-indigenous) golden pheasant may be seen in the wild.
During the Prehistoric period the Breckland was mined for flint, evidence for which can be found at Grimes Graves just outside the town of Thetford in Norfolk. The word 'Breck' is medieval and was defined as being an area of heathland broken up for cultivation before being allowed to retreat back into wilderness. Up until 200 years ago, much of it consisted of open heathland.
The Brecklands today provide a tourist attraction as well as an area of scientific and geographical interest.
Breckland is within two hours’ drive of London, a short drive from Norwich and Cambridge. Packed with forest walks, unspoiled countryside, amazing nature reserves, a birdwatcher’s paradise, stunning ruins, market towns, fascinating flint mines, beautiful buildings, historic houses, exciting adventure parks, Royal connections and much more. ~
What are you waiting for? Find out more at https://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/destinations/breckland-thetford-forest
published: 25 Jul 2023
Wild Britain S01E05 The Breckland
published: 12 Jun 2016
Planning Committee: 19 December 2023
published: 20 Dec 2023
Visit Breckland - Watton
Home to the story of The Babes in the Wood, Watton is a small Market Town,
with a very pleasant C13th Round Towered Church and a very interesting
C17th Clock-Tower. On the outskirts of the town is Wayland Wood, which has
a history going back over 1,000 years and, is a must for the wildlife
enthusiast, as it is an area of 78 acres and a designated SSSI, containing
many species of plants, birds and insects.
The town has a good selection of shops and the weekly market is held along
the High Street.
The Museum is in the Town Hall and there is also a small art gallery in the
Old Police Station, which is also where the Local MP currently has his office.
published: 14 Feb 2019
Take a look around Breckland Leisure Centre & Waterworld
published: 13 Mar 2023
Cabinet: 21 December 2023
published: 21 Dec 2023
Breckland market towns, Norfolk, UK
Spread across the unique Breckland landscape... characterful market towns with great independent shopping... riverside Thetford - Viking capital of England, home of Dad's Army, Swaffham - Norfolk's harvest town, set-in-aspic Attleborough, Dereham - the heart of Norfolk
published: 10 Oct 2018
Land Rover off road Cross Country Vehicle Trial (CCVT); Breckland Land Rover Club (BLRC)
A BLRC CCVT held near Kings Lynn, Norfolk on 15 May 2023.
Please 'like', leave us a nice Comment, and maybe even subscribe to our channel?
If you're local, pop along and see us...
We recently held a 'taster day' for folk who had never driver their Land Rovers off the road before, or who had limited experience off-road.
It was a great success with many new faces, and a follow-on day is coming...
published: 02 Jun 2023
A Breckland Land Rover Club off-road event. Defender, Discovery and Series Land Rovers off-road.
These videos are, of course, created predominantly for club members, and that's why this one includes mention of the upcoming pub quiz to which all members are invited... Brief thought was given to making a 'YouTube version' of the video, but why? And so you all, no matter where you are..., get an invite to Big Fat Xmas Quiz...
And let me say..., if anybody reading this does make the trip and attend (I appreciate some have a way to travel....), just let me know at the quiz and the first beer is most definitely on me!
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published: 29 Nov 2023
Exploring The Breckland Line - Wymondham, Attleborough, Thetford, Brandon & Ely
I'm off exploring the railway stations and their history along the Breckland Line heading from Norfolk over into Cambridgeshire!
Filmed on 8th May 2023
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Breckland is within two hours’ drive of London, a short drive from Norwich and Cambridge. Packed with forest walks, unspoiled countryside, amazing nature reserv...
Breckland is within two hours’ drive of London, a short drive from Norwich and Cambridge. Packed with forest walks, unspoiled countryside, amazing nature reserves, a birdwatcher’s paradise, stunning ruins, market towns, fascinating flint mines, beautiful buildings, historic houses, exciting adventure parks, Royal connections and much more. ~
What are you waiting for? Find out more at https://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/destinations/breckland-thetford-forest
Breckland is within two hours’ drive of London, a short drive from Norwich and Cambridge. Packed with forest walks, unspoiled countryside, amazing nature reserves, a birdwatcher’s paradise, stunning ruins, market towns, fascinating flint mines, beautiful buildings, historic houses, exciting adventure parks, Royal connections and much more. ~
What are you waiting for? Find out more at https://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/destinations/breckland-thetford-forest
Home to the story of The Babes in the Wood, Watton is a small Market Town,
with a very pleasant C13th Round Towered Church and a very interesting
C17th Clock-To...
Home to the story of The Babes in the Wood, Watton is a small Market Town,
with a very pleasant C13th Round Towered Church and a very interesting
C17th Clock-Tower. On the outskirts of the town is Wayland Wood, which has
a history going back over 1,000 years and, is a must for the wildlife
enthusiast, as it is an area of 78 acres and a designated SSSI, containing
many species of plants, birds and insects.
The town has a good selection of shops and the weekly market is held along
the High Street.
The Museum is in the Town Hall and there is also a small art gallery in the
Old Police Station, which is also where the Local MP currently has his office.
Home to the story of The Babes in the Wood, Watton is a small Market Town,
with a very pleasant C13th Round Towered Church and a very interesting
C17th Clock-Tower. On the outskirts of the town is Wayland Wood, which has
a history going back over 1,000 years and, is a must for the wildlife
enthusiast, as it is an area of 78 acres and a designated SSSI, containing
many species of plants, birds and insects.
The town has a good selection of shops and the weekly market is held along
the High Street.
The Museum is in the Town Hall and there is also a small art gallery in the
Old Police Station, which is also where the Local MP currently has his office.
Spread across the unique Breckland landscape... characterful market towns with great independent shopping... riverside Thetford - Viking capital of England, hom...
Spread across the unique Breckland landscape... characterful market towns with great independent shopping... riverside Thetford - Viking capital of England, home of Dad's Army, Swaffham - Norfolk's harvest town, set-in-aspic Attleborough, Dereham - the heart of Norfolk
Spread across the unique Breckland landscape... characterful market towns with great independent shopping... riverside Thetford - Viking capital of England, home of Dad's Army, Swaffham - Norfolk's harvest town, set-in-aspic Attleborough, Dereham - the heart of Norfolk
A BLRC CCVT held near Kings Lynn, Norfolk on 15 May 2023.
Please 'like', leave us a nice Comment, and maybe even subscribe to our channel?
If you're local, pop ...
A BLRC CCVT held near Kings Lynn, Norfolk on 15 May 2023.
Please 'like', leave us a nice Comment, and maybe even subscribe to our channel?
If you're local, pop along and see us...
We recently held a 'taster day' for folk who had never driver their Land Rovers off the road before, or who had limited experience off-road.
It was a great success with many new faces, and a follow-on day is coming...
A BLRC CCVT held near Kings Lynn, Norfolk on 15 May 2023.
Please 'like', leave us a nice Comment, and maybe even subscribe to our channel?
If you're local, pop along and see us...
We recently held a 'taster day' for folk who had never driver their Land Rovers off the road before, or who had limited experience off-road.
It was a great success with many new faces, and a follow-on day is coming...
These videos are, of course, created predominantly for club members, and that's why this one includes mention of the upcoming pub quiz to which all members are ...
These videos are, of course, created predominantly for club members, and that's why this one includes mention of the upcoming pub quiz to which all members are invited... Brief thought was given to making a 'YouTube version' of the video, but why? And so you all, no matter where you are..., get an invite to Big Fat Xmas Quiz...
And let me say..., if anybody reading this does make the trip and attend (I appreciate some have a way to travel....), just let me know at the quiz and the first beer is most definitely on me!
Enjoy, please like and leave us a nice comment. It all helps.
These videos are, of course, created predominantly for club members, and that's why this one includes mention of the upcoming pub quiz to which all members are invited... Brief thought was given to making a 'YouTube version' of the video, but why? And so you all, no matter where you are..., get an invite to Big Fat Xmas Quiz...
And let me say..., if anybody reading this does make the trip and attend (I appreciate some have a way to travel....), just let me know at the quiz and the first beer is most definitely on me!
Enjoy, please like and leave us a nice comment. It all helps.
I'm off exploring the railway stations and their history along the Breckland Line heading from Norfolk over into Cambridgeshire!
Filmed on 8th May 2023
Becom...
I'm off exploring the railway stations and their history along the Breckland Line heading from Norfolk over into Cambridgeshire!
Filmed on 8th May 2023
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I'm off exploring the railway stations and their history along the Breckland Line heading from Norfolk over into Cambridgeshire!
Filmed on 8th May 2023
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Breckland is within two hours’ drive of London, a short drive from Norwich and Cambridge. Packed with forest walks, unspoiled countryside, amazing nature reserves, a birdwatcher’s paradise, stunning ruins, market towns, fascinating flint mines, beautiful buildings, historic houses, exciting adventure parks, Royal connections and much more. ~
What are you waiting for? Find out more at https://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/destinations/breckland-thetford-forest
Home to the story of The Babes in the Wood, Watton is a small Market Town,
with a very pleasant C13th Round Towered Church and a very interesting
C17th Clock-Tower. On the outskirts of the town is Wayland Wood, which has
a history going back over 1,000 years and, is a must for the wildlife
enthusiast, as it is an area of 78 acres and a designated SSSI, containing
many species of plants, birds and insects.
The town has a good selection of shops and the weekly market is held along
the High Street.
The Museum is in the Town Hall and there is also a small art gallery in the
Old Police Station, which is also where the Local MP currently has his office.
Spread across the unique Breckland landscape... characterful market towns with great independent shopping... riverside Thetford - Viking capital of England, home of Dad's Army, Swaffham - Norfolk's harvest town, set-in-aspic Attleborough, Dereham - the heart of Norfolk
A BLRC CCVT held near Kings Lynn, Norfolk on 15 May 2023.
Please 'like', leave us a nice Comment, and maybe even subscribe to our channel?
If you're local, pop along and see us...
We recently held a 'taster day' for folk who had never driver their Land Rovers off the road before, or who had limited experience off-road.
It was a great success with many new faces, and a follow-on day is coming...
These videos are, of course, created predominantly for club members, and that's why this one includes mention of the upcoming pub quiz to which all members are invited... Brief thought was given to making a 'YouTube version' of the video, but why? And so you all, no matter where you are..., get an invite to Big Fat Xmas Quiz...
And let me say..., if anybody reading this does make the trip and attend (I appreciate some have a way to travel....), just let me know at the quiz and the first beer is most definitely on me!
Enjoy, please like and leave us a nice comment. It all helps.
I'm off exploring the railway stations and their history along the Breckland Line heading from Norfolk over into Cambridgeshire!
Filmed on 8th May 2023
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Breckland District derives its name from the Breckland landscape region, a gorse covered sandyheath of south Norfolk and north Suffolk. The term Breckland is ancient, and is found as early as the 13th century in the form Brakelond.
History
Breckland District was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of the Borough of Thetford, East Dereham Urban District, Swaffham Urban District, Wayland Rural District, Mitford and Launditch Rural District, and Swaffham Rural District.
Composition
The district is entirely parished, and is made up of 113 civil parishes. At the time of the 2001 census, the district had an area of 1,305km2 (504sqmi), with a population of 121,418 in 50,715 households.
The district contains the following civil parishes:
Mr Clapham says he’ll be made homeless if BrecklandCouncil, the planning authority, forces him off ... ‘Breckland District Council had Portacabins on the site in the 1980s ... ‘We are all angry at Breckland council.
Please note that people living in areas represented by a district council will also pay council tax levied by their relevant county council ... – Pendle (District) ... – Ipswich (District) ... – Bolsover (District) ... – West Devon (District) ... – Breckland (District).
District councils have also warned the increase in demand for homelessness support ... Sam Chapman-Allen, chair of the District Councils’ Network (DCN) and Conservative leader of BrecklandCouncil, said.
District councils have also warned the increase in demand for homelessness ... Sam Chapman-Allen, chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN) and Conservative leader of BrecklandCouncil, said.
South NorfolkCouncil leader John Fuller and BrecklandDistrict Council counterpart Sam Chapman-Allen previously criticised the offsetting scheme, claiming it was putting 41,000 homes on hold across the county.
South NorfolkCouncil leader John Fuller and BrecklandDistrict Council counterpart Sam Chapman-Allen previously criticised the offsetting scheme, claiming it was putting 41,000 homes on hold across the county.
'I can't say that I'm gloating but it should never have happened in the first place,' he said ... 'It won't stop me.' ... The council has been run since last year by three councillors who were parachuted in temporarily from BrecklandDistrictCouncil ... .