The most secret place in England
With the 100 year anniversary of the end of World War I this year, did you know that the nearby Elveden Estate was used during the war in 1916 as a top secret testing and training area for a new invention?
Wild Swimming in Suffolk
Wild swimming in winter anybody? Perhaps not..
However, it could be something to consider in the summer holidays when the weather warms up a bit! If you’re staying with us this year, why not give it a visit.
Autumn events at Brandon Country Park
Brandon Country Park in Thetford Forest is just a few minutes from Flint Cottage and is a magical place for exploring on foot or by bike – particularly in the autumn with the trees displaying such a glorious array of colours.
Great days out in Norfolk and Suffolk
Looking for great days out in Norfolk or Suffolk? We’ve just found a really good website for finding the top attractions on your doorstep during your stay in the area.
Elveden Forest spa days at Center Parcs
Flint Cottage is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage located in Brandon, Suffolk, on the edge of Thetford Forest and the Brecks. It is very well located for visiting the Spa at Elveden Forest and Center parcs – without having to go to the expense of staying there.
Fancy a splash?
Waterworld, our local swimming pool in Thetford is a great place to take the kids. There is a wave machine, rapids and water slide along with gym and other facilities in the leisure centre.
Welcome to Walmington-On-Sea!
Despite being 50 miles from the coast, Thetford is actually the location used to film outside scenes for the popular BBC comedy, Dad’s Army – the real life Walmington-On-Sea.