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Fakenham Cottages
Fakenham is a market town set on the River Wensum in
Norfolk, around 18 miles from the towns of
Cromer and Kings Lynn. It has strong connections with its rural surroundings and has a farmer's market that runs each month. Details of Fakenham cottages can be found below.
Fakenham's main industry during the 1800s was printing which endured right up until the 1970s. The remnants of this once thriving trade are still evident in the town today with printing blocks set into the market place surface as a reminder of this bygone industry. The town's gas works were also a major influence and have been turned into a museum to celebrate the town's industrial heritage.
The Fakenham National Hunt Race Course, found on the outskirts of the town is part of the National Hunt circuit and is a central meeting point for a variety of events throughout the year. Other nearby attractions include the Dinosaur Adventure Park and the
Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park which its picturesque gardens and nature trails.
The church of St Peter and St Paul with its 115ft tower, is another of the town's notable attractions and dominates the skyline. There's also good shopping to be had in the town centre with a variety of antique and furniture shops found dotted around. Below we've provided details about Fakenham accommodation should you decide to pay the town a visit.
