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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
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 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
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.
Featured Events in Fakenham
Date: 23rd May - 31st May 2026
Experience all the fun of the fair this May Half Term with Thursford's Adventure Play Fair Experience all the fun of the fair this May Half Term with Thursford's Adventure Play Fair
Featured Businesses in Fakenham
Washmeres Cottage - Houghton Hall Estate
Nestled among trees and overlooking a tranquil lake, this charming cottage is the perfect secluded… Nestled among trees and overlooking a tranquil lake, this charming cottage is the perfect…
Washmeres Cottage - Houghton Hall Estate
Nestled among trees and overlooking a tranquil lake, this charming cottage is the perfect secluded…
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…
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…
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.
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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…
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…
Date: 23rd May - 31st May 2026
Experience all the fun of the fair this May Half Term with Thursford's Adventure Play Fair Experience all the fun of the fair this May Half Term with Thursford's Adventure Play Fair
May Half Term at Thursford's Adventure Play Fair
Date: 23rd May - 31st May 2026
Expiry Date: 31st May 2026
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