Villages · East of England
Fakenham
In or near Pattesley.
Fakenham — a village in england east midlands.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham · 7.5 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fakenham is a village located in the East Midlands with a population of 8,285. It is characterised by its rural setting and typical English village architecture. The area offers a range of local amenities and services catering to residents and visitors alike. Fakenham serves as a hub for exploring the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8300, 0.8477
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Fakenham
- Postcode
- NR21 9BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Population
- 8,285
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham — 7.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2649730 (CC BY 4.0)
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Fakenham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Aldiss
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Hollywood Central Cinema
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St Peter & St Paul Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
The Old Post Office
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Site of the Quaker Meeting House
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Cinema, Fakenham
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Cromwell Cottage
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Salvation Army Temple
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Hall Staithe
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
The Cattle Market
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
The Rampant Horse Inn
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Fakenham War Memorial
Fakenham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Aldiss
Aldiss — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Theatres · East of England
Hollywood Central Cinema
Hollywood Central Cinema in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
St Peter & St Paul Church
St Peter & St Paul Church — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Old Post Office
The Old Post Office — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Site of the Quaker Meeting House
Site of the Quaker Meeting House — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Fakenham
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Fakenham Racecourse camping
Fakenham Racecourse camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Fakenham Racecourse
Fakenham Racecourse — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Fakenham Campsite
Fakenham Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
The Oaks Glamping
The Oaks Glamping — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Rampant Horse Inn
The Rampant Horse Inn in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage
White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Oxford Stores Public House
Oxford Stores Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Lord Nelson Public House
The Lord Nelson Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fakenham?
- Fakenham is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR21 9BE), in the parish of Fakenham.
- What is Fakenham?
- Fakenham — a village in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Fakenham?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR21 9BE.
- Is Fakenham a protected site?
- Yes — Fakenham is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Fakenham?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR21 9BE.