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.
To search in our online visitor guide, please use the links
below. Alternatively you can download a copy of our
2009 visitor guide [PDF,3 MB].
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.