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…
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…
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.
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
Brewery Tour & Tasting Experience
Date: 7th Nov - 7th Nov 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: 2nd Nov - 5th Nov 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 7th Nov - 7th Nov 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
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…
Featured Businesses 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,…
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…
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 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…
Trending Items
Date: 7th Nov - 7th Nov 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…
Brewery Tour & Tasting Experience
Date: 7th Nov - 7th Nov 2026
Expiry Date: 7th Nov 2026
Date: 5th Dec - 5th Dec 2026
Join our warden to see the highlights of the season on the reserve. This walk runs regularly… Join our warden to see the highlights of the season on the reserve. This walk runs regularly…
Date: 5th Nov - 5th Nov 2026
Explore the Art of Ceramics & Glass Fusion Explore the Art of Ceramics & Glass Fusion
Ceramics & Glass Fusion Evening Class
Date: 5th Nov - 5th Nov 2026
Expiry Date: 5th Nov 2026
Date: 18th Jul - 31st Oct 2026
Something very strange has happened at Pensthorpe… Something very strange has happened at Pensthorpe…
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