Fakenham
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Fakenham
Fakenham is a large market town by the River Wensum, 25 miles north-west of Norwich and close to the coast in Norfolk, England.
It is close to pilgrimage village Walsingham, nature-inspired Pensthorpe with indoor and outdoor attractions, Langham Glass and Thursford with its steam museum and Christmas Spectacular. Fakenham itself has a popular racecourse.
The name Fakenham could be interpreted as ‘homestead of Facca’ or ‘place on a fair river’.
Top Attractions in Fakenham
Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop
At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North… At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…
Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop
At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…
Black Shuck Distillery Experience
A Black Shuck Distillery Experience includes discovery of England's oldest legend, a look behind… A Black Shuck Distillery Experience includes discovery of England's oldest legend, a look…
Black Shuck Distillery Experience
A Black Shuck Distillery Experience includes discovery of England's oldest legend, a look behind…
Fakenham Racecourse
A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life. A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Fakenham Racecourse
A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Houghton Hall, Walled Garden and Sculpture Park
Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.
Houghton Hall, Walled Garden and Sculpture Park
Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.
Featured Events in Fakenham
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 16th Nov - 19th Nov 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 23rd Nov - 26th Nov 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Date: 27th Sept - 27th Sept 2026
Another major event in the East Anglian running calendar, the Run Sandringham 1k, 5k, and half… Another major event in the East Anglian running calendar, the Run Sandringham 1k, 5k, and half…
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 5th Sept - 5th Sept 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Featured Businesses in Fakenham
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer… Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs,…
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…
The Kings Head Country Hotel
Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel
The Kings Head Country Hotel
Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel
Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,… Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…
Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…
Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop
At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North… At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…
Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop
At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…
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Date: 8th Oct - 8th Oct 2026
Join us for a journey through a hidden world of glowing life that surrounds us all, yet very few of… Join us for a journey through a hidden world of glowing life that surrounds us all, yet very…
Biofluorescence Walk (Fluorescent Fungi)
Date: 8th Oct - 8th Oct 2026
Expiry Date: 8th Oct 2026
Date: 31st Oct - 31st Oct 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 31st Oct - 31st Oct 2026
Expiry Date: 31st Oct 2026
Date: 12th Dec - 12th Dec 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 12th Dec - 12th Dec 2026
Expiry Date: 12th Dec 2026
Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop
At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North… At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…
Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop
At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…
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