Forest Heath

Destination

Forest Heath is a district of contrasts from rolling chalk down-lands around Newmarket, the fens in the east and the Brecks in the west, to the forest fringes in the north. Forest Heath is a district rich in history, Charles II favoured Newmarket and established a palace in the town "Palace House built in 1671", the district is home to the largest lowland forest to the north as well as having two American air force bases at Lakenheath and Mildenhall.

What's on Offer

Places to Visit

Newmarket - The July and Rowley Mile racecourses, The National Stud, National Horseracing Museum, Jockey Club rooms and Animal Heath Trust.
Mildenhall is the home of the United States Air Force base at Mildenhall and Mildenhall Museum the home of the Mildenhall treasure 32 pieces of Roman-Germanic Silver.
Brandon, the Gateway to the Brecks with Brandon Country Park and High Lodge Forest Centre.

Recreation & Sport

Leisure centres and swimming pools -
Our key partner, Anglia Community Leisure, manages our leisure centres and swimming pools in Brandon, Mildenhall and Newmarket. Full details of the wealth of activities on offer at all these sites are available on Anglia Community Leisure's website www.angcomleisure.com.

Getting There

Road

Forest Heath is serviced by the A11 and A14.
National Express operate a comprehensive service from Newmarket, Mildenhall and Brandon www.nationalexpress.com

Rail

Both Newmarket and Brandon have railway stations with good links to Cambridge and London www.nationalrail.co.uk

Air

Forest Heath is only 40 miles away from Stansted www.stanstedairport.com