The market town of Brandon has a population of around 8,500 and lies mainly in Suffolk, although part of it is in Norfolk territory. The town lies next to the Little Ouse river and near Thetford Forest.

The range of tourist activities in the town and surrounding area is impressively varied. Nature lovers will appreciate the walking, cycling and relaxing opportunities presented by High Lodge Forest Centre, while music fans can enjoy the top quality concerts offered in the same place.

The town has been home to a number of different industries including rabbit fur production and flint mining as well as once being a busy inland port and transport hub thanks to its riverside wharves. The relics of the flint mines can still be explored by tourists.