Fakenham
Countryside, saltmarshes and expansive sandy beaches are all within close reach of Fakenham and with the wide range of accommodation that can be found in and around, the town is the ideal location for a short break or holiday.
The town offers a superb range of shops and if you enjoy markets then a visit to Fakenham on Thursday is a must. The market square, towered over by the medieval Church of St Peter and St Paul, is home to the weekly market and to a Farmers Market every fourth Saturday in the month. Looking for a bargain? Then visit The Fakenham Flea Market where auctions of furniture, antiques and bric-a-brac take place at 11am every Thursday.
Fakenham is also home to Fakenham Racecourse, one of the finest rural National Hunt courses in the country - see events listing for race meeting dates.
Take a walk on the wild side at Pensthorpe, residence to one of Europe’s finest collection of endangered and exotic waterbirds, located in the beautiful Wensum Valley on the edge of town.
Working hard to conserve wild birds of prey and their habitats are the Hawk and Owl Trust. Their newly opened centre can be found tucked away just off the A148 road one mile west of Fakenham town.
Whether its shopping, sight seeing or just relaxing the location of Fakenham makes this market town an ideal base for exploring North Norfolk all year round .
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