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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 with 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 scattered around. Below we've provided details about Fakenham self catering accommodation should you decide to pay the town a visit.

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Briar Cottage - Fakenham Cottages From Cottages 4 You
A 19th century cottage offering comfortable Fakenham self catering accommodation. It's well furnished and is within a short distance of the magnificent North Norfolk coastline and its coastal paths and beaches. The interior consists of a living room/kitchen and dining area with 1 double bedroom and bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. The lounge has an open fire and pets are welcome. Available for rent during winter. See the link above for more details of holiday cottages in Fakenham.

Church Pightle Cottage - Fakenham Accommodation with Cottages 4 You
This self catering holiday cottage can be found in Kettlestone which is a short distance from Fakenham. It has many traditional features such as an open fireplace, wooden beams and oak floors. There's also an open plan living room with a dining area, kitchen and 3 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 1 single. The bathroom has a shower over bath and the exterior features a lawned garden area to the front and rear. It can accommodate up to 5 people with 2 person discounts on certain dates.

Fakenham self catering attractions and amenities

Information about Fakenham visitor attractions, historical sites and outdoor activities can be found below, with further details of admission prices, entry times and location info.

Outdoor Activities
Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park is a mile from Fakenham and features over 500 acres of woodland, lakes and meadows across which run a number of trails and footpaths. The award-winning centre also includes landrover tours, birdfeeding and a butterfly garden. Opening times are 10-5pm during high season with tickets between £5 and £13.

The Dinosaur Adventure Park is worth seeing for those willing to travel further afield. Located in Lenwade about 14 miles from Fakenham, the park includes a deer park, life-size Dinosaur models and an adventure playground. Tickets prices range from £6 to £10 with under 3's admitted free. The Wells and Walsingham Light Railway is also popular and is the longest 10 1/4 gauge railway in the world. It runs between the nearby village of Walsingham and Wells-Next-The-Sea.

Crown Inn

Food and drink
Fakenham Tandoori on Holt Road serves good Indian food and has a menu that features a wide range of Tandoori dishes. Telephone 01328 864 059 for bookings. There's also a Thai restaurant on Market Place. The family-run Ostrich Inn is situated on Fakenham Road and has a large garden and a beamed interior. Visitors will find a collection of local ales and a good pub menu that uses local produce only. There's a good number of pubs in Fakenham such as The Bull (Bridge Street), The Crown (Market Place) and the Henry IV (Greenway Lane), which offers a selection of hand-pumped ales such as Abbot and IPA.

Bircham Windmill

History and Culture
The impressive Thursford Collection is one of the main attractions in Fakenham and features an extensive collection of steam engines and organs. It also includes original fairground rides such as carousels and a gondola. See the website for more details. Bircham Windmill is about 10 miles away and is over 100 years old. It remains in working order and is open to the public, allowing visitors to view the sails and machinery from the inside - opening hours are 10-5pm. Other places of interest include The 14th century St Peter and St Paul Church which is open during the week - there's also a parish book shop.

Supermarkets and shops
Fakenham has Morrisons, Iceland and Budgens supermarkets as well as a Boots, Superdrug and Co-op pharmacies.