Welcome to Forest Heath, a district with a fantastic variety of landscapes, from the chalk downlands of Newmarket, through the rich agricultural fenlands in the west, to the sandy brecklands in the north with its large lowland forest.

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The district has three market towns: Newmarket, Brandon and Mildenhall.

 
The largest town in the district, Newmarket, is the international home of horseracing and attracts visitors from all over the world.  While they may initially come to Newmarket for the horses and racing, they discover that Newmarket has much to offer both new and returning visitors.  With magnificent buildings, wonderful views and excellent location (with historic Cambridge and Ely on the doorstep), it is the perfect location from which to explore this region.



Brandon, the gateway to the Brecks, has a long and fascinating history dating back to prehistoric times.  Brandon Country Park boasts 30 acres of space to enjoy, including a delightful walled garden, forest walks, picnic area and visitor centre.  Mountain biking is very popular in this area and there are trails both in the country park and High Lodge Forest Centre just a short distance down the road.

St Mary's Church and the Market Palace sit in the heart of Mildenhall. St Mary's church was rebuilt in the 15th century yet retains many features dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries.  The parish of Mildenhall is one of the largest in Suffolk and the town boasts a rich history remembered in the Mildenhall museum.  Here, you  can see a replica of the Mildenhall treasure and learn about the great Mildenhall to Melbourne air race.  RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath are still operational as part of the United States Air Force presence in Europe.