The Brecks Outdoor Festival returns for a second year, running from Saturday 9th to Sunday 24th August 2025.
The Festival celebrates the wild and unusual landscape of the Brecks, offering a wide range of outdoor activities. With 55 events on the programme, whether it’s yoga, cycling, running, sound baths or crafting, there’s something for everyone on offer.
Rather than being tied to one venue, the Festival spans the entire Norfolk and Suffolk Brecks, with Thetford positioned as the central hub of the event.
Locally, Ancient House Museum and the Charles Burrell Museum are running special festival trails, and Thetford Conservation Group is leading a wildlife walk. A local fishing mentor is offering wellbeing sessions for young people, and Thetford’s rickshaw will be out on the streets providing history tours.
Those seeking adventure further afield can tackle the longest walk in the festival via the Midlenhall Droves Challenge or enjoy an evening session of storytelling under the stars at West Stow Country Park. Here are three big dates for your diary:
Saturday 9th August – Launch day at Brandon Country Park, featuring storytelling, art activities and stalls from local organisations.
Wednesday 13th August – A river-themed day, based at Thetford’s Jetty, with free family activities, a river walk, and opportunities to try swimming, paddle boarding and canoeing.
Thursday 14th August – A celebration of Thetford’s habitats with a meet-the-sheep day in the Market Place and free bird box-making for families.
Full event listings are available at brecks.org, or in printed programmes available from local libraries and venues.
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