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 miles35.4 km
- King's Lynn 19 miles30.6 km
- North Walsham 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Attleborough 23.2 miles37.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Lancaster South Ward 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Lancaster North Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Pudding Norton Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Hempton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Sculthorpe Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Dunton Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Kettlestone Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ryburgh Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Colkirk Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Great Ryburgh Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Barsham Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Little Snoring Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Fakenham
NR21 9HP, NR21 8EF, NR21 8LS, NR21 7LZ, NR21 9DL, NR21 8EY, NR21 8HE, NR21 8DF, NR21 8NN … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Stansted Airport 70.6 miles113.7 km
- County School Railway Station 6 miles9.6 km
- North Elmham Railway Station 7.3 miles11.8 km
Hotels near Fakenham Ad
- Sculthorpe Mill 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Black Lion Hotel 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Victoria 4 8.9 miles14.4 km
- The Kings Head Hotel 3 6.9 miles11 km
- The Railway Hotel by Barefoot Retreats 9.3 miles15 km
- The Hoste and the Vine House Hotels 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Kings Head 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Harper 8.7 miles14 km
- The Red Lion at Stiffkey 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Nest Farmhouse 9.7 miles15.6 km
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 miles1.3 km
- The Bink Hill 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Wells Harbour Harbour 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Holkham Meals Forest 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Weybourne Beach Beach 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Sandringham House Estate 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Saham Wood Forest 16 miles25.8 km
- Sheringham Beach Beach 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 17.5 miles28.1 km