Fakenham
Built-up area in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.834, 0.859 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TF 92 30 |
| Population: | 8,285 |
| Dialling code: | 01328 |
Fakenham is a traditional market town in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England, set on the meandering River Wensum and surrounded by the flat, agricultural landscape typical of the region. It sits within easy reach of the Norfolk coast and is roughly a short drive north‑west of Norwich, making it a handy base for exploring nearby nature reserves such as Pensthorpe and the wider Norfolk Broads.
Historically a market and agricultural centre, Fakenham still retains a lively market tradition alongside independent shops, cafes and light industry, and is known locally for Fakenham Racecourse, which brings regular National Hunt meetings and community events. The town shows its history in Georgian and Victorian streets and its parish church, and today combines rural charm with practical amenities for residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Fakenham
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 22 miles
- King's Lynn 19 miles
- North Walsham 22.1 miles
- Attleborough 23.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lancaster South Ward 0.1 miles
- Lancaster North Ward 0.6 miles
- Pudding Norton Parish 1.4 miles
- Hempton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Sculthorpe Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Dunton Parish 2.2 miles
- Kettlestone Parish 2.2 miles
- Ryburgh Parish 2.3 miles
- Colkirk Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Great Ryburgh Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Barsham Parish 2.6 miles
- Little Snoring Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Fakenham
NR21 8BE, NR21 8AE, NR21 8QB, NR21 7LG, NR21 8EF, NR21 8PQ, NR21 8LZ, NR21 8EY, NR21 9BH … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 20.8 miles
- Stansted Airport 70.6 miles
- County School Railway Station 6 miles
- North Elmham Railway Station 7.3 miles
Hotels near Fakenham Ad
- Sculthorpe Mill 2.3 miles
- Black Lion Hotel 4.2 miles
- Victoria 4 8.9 miles
- The Kings Head Hotel 3 6.9 miles
- The Railway Hotel by Barefoot Retreats 9.3 miles
- The Hoste and the Vine House Hotels 4 9.6 miles
- The Kings Head 9.9 miles
- The Red Lion at Stiffkey 8.6 miles
- The Harper 8.7 miles
Schools in Fakenham
- Fakenham Academy Secondary
- Fakenham Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Fakenham Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 0.8 miles
- The Bink Hill 9.2 miles
- Wells Harbour Harbour 9.2 miles
- Holkham Meals Forest 9.5 miles
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 10.9 miles
- Weybourne Beach Beach 14.2 miles
- Sandringham House Estate 14.4 miles
- Blickling Hall Historic site 15.6 miles
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 15.7 miles
- Saham Wood Forest 16 miles
- Sheringham Beach Beach 16.6 miles
- Snettisham Beach Beach 17.5 miles