Lakenheath has two important neighbours – RAF Lakenheath and the Thetford Forest Park. The Air Base is very much part of life here and it has made Lakenheath one of Suffolk’s thriving and well-served villages. The Thetford Forest is a fabulous local asset for families to enjoy – with endless trails to explore on foot or by bike – it’s the largest pine forest in Britain!
Historic Bury St Edmunds and the cathedral city of Ely are the nearest places for a wide range of shops and services. They are the focal points for the area and lovely places to visit simply for a day out and a change of scenery. Suffolk is a mostly rural county and having the A10 and A11 nearby put a range of towns and the cities of Cambridge and Norwich within easy reach if you need to travel for work.
