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
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.
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…
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…
Featured Events in Fakenham
Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Date: 10th Nov - 23rd Dec 2026
Escape back into the world of Thursford this Christmas Escape back into the world of Thursford this Christmas
Santa’s Magical Journey
Date: 21st Nov - 23rd Dec 2026
STEP INTO A MAGICAL JOURNEY TO MEET SANTA AT THURSFORD STEP INTO A MAGICAL JOURNEY TO MEET SANTA AT THURSFORD
The Polar Express
Date: 20th Nov - 22nd Nov 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…
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 12th Dec - 12th Dec 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Featured Businesses 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…
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…
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
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Date: 19th Dec - 19th Dec 2026
The duo that are Beer Festival Kitchen are rocking up to do burgers, dogs and loaded fries this… The duo that are Beer Festival Kitchen are rocking up to do burgers, dogs and loaded fries…
Date: 28th Dec - 31st Dec 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 28th Dec - 31st Dec 2026
Expiry Date: 31st Dec 2026
Date: 19th Dec - 19th Dec 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 19th Dec - 19th Dec 2026
Expiry Date: 19th Dec 2026
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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
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