Fakenham
Market + attractions
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
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.
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…
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…
Featured Events in Fakenham
Halloween Pints + Pies + Pizza
Date: 31st Oct - 1st Nov 2026
For Halloween we’ll have ghoulishly good beer list on and Pizza on Saturday 31st October 12-4pm… For Halloween we’ll have ghoulishly good beer list on and Pizza on Saturday 31st October…
Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Date: 5th Jan - 5th Jan 2027
7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class 7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Date: 13th Apr - 13th Apr 2027
7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class 7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Date: 23rd Feb - 23rd Feb 2027
7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class 7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Featured Businesses in Fakenham
Houghton West Lodge
Discover this cosy 1840s woodland retreat for two on the historic Houghton Hall estate. Perfectly… Discover this cosy 1840s woodland retreat for two on the historic Houghton Hall estate.…
Houghton West Lodge
Discover this cosy 1840s woodland retreat for two on the historic Houghton Hall estate. Perfectly…
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,…
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.
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Trending Items
Date: 12th Sept - 13th Sept 2026
The Sandringham Game and Country Fair run by Living Heritage offers old favourites such as… The Sandringham Game and Country Fair run by Living Heritage offers old favourites such as…
Date: 25th Oct - 25th Oct 2026
A wonderful opportunity to explore the Estate’s beautiful woodlands, parkland, and tracks on… A wonderful opportunity to explore the Estate’s beautiful woodlands, parkland, and tracks on…
Date: 8th Nov - 8th Nov 2026
With our fave Field Kitchen Wraps in town all weekend long on Saturday 19 Sept 12-8pm and Sunday 20… With our fave Field Kitchen Wraps in town all weekend long on Saturday 19 Sept 12-8pm and…
Date: 17th Oct - 17th Oct 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 17th Oct - 17th Oct 2026
Expiry Date: 17th Oct 2026
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