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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’.

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Top Attractions in Fakenham

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Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…

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Attractions

Thursford Collection

Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…

001 fakenham racecourses

A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.

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Attractions

Fakenham Racecourse

A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.

001 houghton hall

Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.

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Attractions

Houghton Hall, Walled Garden and Sculpture Park

Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.

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Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.

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Food & Drink

Black Shuck Distillery

Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.

Featured Events in Fakenham

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Date: 23rd May - 31st May 2026

Experience all the fun of the fair this May Half Term with Thursford's Adventure Play Fair

Featured Businesses in Fakenham

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Nestled among trees and overlooking a tranquil lake, this charming cottage is the perfect secluded…

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Accommodation

Washmeres Cottage - Houghton Hall Estate

Nestled among trees and overlooking a tranquil lake, this charming cottage is the perfect secluded…

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Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate is a thoroughly comfortable and completely unforgettable glamping…

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Accommodation

Wild Meadow Glamping @ Raynham Estate

Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate is a thoroughly comfortable and completely unforgettable glamping…

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At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…

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Attractions

Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop

At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…

001 fakenham racecourses

A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.

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Attractions

Fakenham Racecourse

A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.

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