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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
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.
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.
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 Businesses in Fakenham
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.
Norfolk Coast Caravans & Camping
The Caravan & Camping Site, within the beautiful rural location of Fakenham Racecourse, is… The Caravan & Camping Site, within the beautiful rural location of Fakenham Racecourse, is…
Norfolk Coast Caravans & Camping
The Caravan & Camping Site, within the beautiful rural location of Fakenham Racecourse, is…
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…
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Langham Glass
Langham Glass was established in 1979 by Master Glassmaker Paul Miller and is still run as a family… Langham Glass was established in 1979 by Master Glassmaker Paul Miller and is still run as a…
Langham Glass
Langham Glass was established in 1979 by Master Glassmaker Paul Miller and is still run as a family…
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…
Norfolk Coast Caravans & Camping
The Caravan & Camping Site, within the beautiful rural location of Fakenham Racecourse, is… The Caravan & Camping Site, within the beautiful rural location of Fakenham Racecourse, is…
Norfolk Coast Caravans & Camping
The Caravan & Camping Site, within the beautiful rural location of Fakenham Racecourse, is…
Barsham Barns
Five stunning barn conversions in tranquil setting five miles from Wells-Next-the-Sea. Sleeping… Five stunning barn conversions in tranquil setting five miles from Wells-Next-the-Sea.…
Barsham Barns
Five stunning barn conversions in tranquil setting five miles from Wells-Next-the-Sea. Sleeping…
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