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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
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…
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,…
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings. Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
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
Come and meet Bluey!
Date: 22nd Aug - 23rd Aug 2026
Come and meet Bluey on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd at intervals throughout the day at Mid Norfolk… Come and meet Bluey on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd at intervals throughout the day at Mid…
House Tours
Date: 8th Jul - 8th Jul 2026
The house was built by Martin Hastings, a courtier to Henry Fitzroy, the illegitimate son of Henry… The house was built by Martin Hastings, a courtier to Henry Fitzroy, the illegitimate son of…
Burn Valley private tour and tasting
Date: 17th Jul - 17th Jul 2026
An exclusive private tasting with Mathew (head winemaker) or Hamish (assistant winemaker) which… An exclusive private tasting with Mathew (head winemaker) or Hamish (assistant winemaker)…
Summer Wine Tastings
Date: 29th Aug - 29th Aug 2026
These give a deep insight into our winemaking process from soil to bottle which culminates in a… These give a deep insight into our winemaking process from soil to bottle which culminates in…
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…
Wild Meadow Glamping @ Raynham Estate
Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate is a thoroughly comfortable and completely unforgettable glamping… Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate is a thoroughly comfortable and completely unforgettable…
Wild Meadow Glamping @ Raynham Estate
Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate is a thoroughly comfortable and completely unforgettable glamping…
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.
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings. Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
Trending Items
Date: 18th Dec - 23rd Dec 2026
At the Mid-Norfolk Railway, we wholeheartedly believe in the magic of Christmas. That's why we're… At the Mid-Norfolk Railway, we wholeheartedly believe in the magic of Christmas. That's why…
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
Date: 18th Jul - 18th Jul 2026
These give a deep insight into our winemaking process from soil to bottle which culminates in a… These give a deep insight into our winemaking process from soil to bottle which culminates in…
Date: 31st Jul - 31st Jul 2026
An exclusive private tasting with Mathew (head winemaker) or Hamish (assistant winemaker) which… An exclusive private tasting with Mathew (head winemaker) or Hamish (assistant winemaker)…
Burn Valley private tour and tasting
Date: 31st Jul - 31st Jul 2026
Expiry Date: 31st Jul 2026
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