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
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…
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…
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…
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
After Hours Pumpkin Festival
Date: 29th Oct - 29th Oct 2026
For the first time ever, we’re keeping the pumpkins glowing after dark! Experience Pensthorpe like… For the first time ever, we’re keeping the pumpkins glowing after dark! Experience Pensthorpe…
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 7th Nov - 7th Nov 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Family Archery
Date: 25th Oct - 25th Oct 2026
A fantastic fun activity, whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to improve your aim, the… A fantastic fun activity, whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to improve your aim,…
The Polar Express
Date: 18th Dec - 23rd Dec 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…
Featured Businesses in Fakenham
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.
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.
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…
Trending Items
Date: 13th Nov - 15th Nov 2026
Over 250 stalls offering hand-crafted items and gifts from crafting, artists and designers. Over 250 stalls offering hand-crafted items and gifts from crafting, artists and designers.
Christmas Craft, Food and Gift Fair
Date: 13th Nov - 15th Nov 2026
Expiry Date: 15th Nov 2026
Date: 9th Dec - 13th Dec 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…
Date: 5th Dec - 5th Dec 2026
We’ve got farmers Dawn and Sarah in for the day to share thier delicious Wagyu Pies with your pints… We’ve got farmers Dawn and Sarah in for the day to share thier delicious Wagyu Pies with your…
Date: 24th Oct - 31st Oct 2026
Brand new patch, brand new undercover carving barn, brand new creepy maize maze, plus all new photo… Brand new patch, brand new undercover carving barn, brand new creepy maize maze, plus all new…
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