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
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…
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
Brewery Tour & Tasting Experience
Date: 3rd Oct - 3rd Oct 2026
Brewery tour and beer tastings at Duration’s farmhouse brewery take place monthly on the first… Brewery tour and beer tastings at Duration’s farmhouse brewery take place monthly on the first…
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 9th Nov - 12th Nov 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 21st Sept - 24th Sept 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Fungi Walk
Date: 21st Oct - 21st Oct 2026
Join this autumnal walk to find out more about the fungi found here at Sculthorpe Moor. Led by… Join this autumnal walk to find out more about the fungi found here at Sculthorpe Moor. Led by…
Featured Businesses 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…
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…
Barsham Barns
Five beautifully restored barn conversions set in a tranquil river valley just five miles from… Five beautifully restored barn conversions set in a tranquil river valley just five miles from…
Barsham Barns
Five beautifully restored barn conversions set in a tranquil river valley just five miles from…
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.
Trending Items
Date: 26th Sept - 26th Sept 2026
We’ve long wanted to set up a Duration Run Club — and now we can! We’ve teamed up with Ryston… We’ve long wanted to set up a Duration Run Club — and now we can! We’ve teamed up with Ryston…
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…
Date: 3rd Nov - 3rd Nov 2026
7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class 7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Date: 3rd Nov - 3rd Nov 2026
Expiry Date: 3rd Nov 2026
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…
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