Visitor attractions and information - Fakenham
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 Fakenham Racecourse Ltd, The Racecourse, Fakenham,
Norfolk NR21 7NY. Tel: 01328 862388. This first race meeting
at Fakenham was held in 1905. The Firth Restaurant is situated
on the First Floor of the Price of Wales Stand. The Lobster &
Oyster Restaurant/Bar overlooks the Parade Ring and Racetrack.
There is a Shellfish Bar, Garfield Hot Donuts, Read's Burger
and Bacon Bar and many other outlets. www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk.
Location: On the outskirts
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The
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway. Visit the longest 10¼"
narrow gauge steam railway in the world and see the unique Garratt
locomotive "Norfolk Hero" which was especially built
for this line. Enjoy our timetable service from the seaside and
harbour town of Wells to the picturesque town of Walsingham.
Halts at Warham St Mary and Wighton. The station at Wells has
a restored signal box where refreshments and souvenirs are available.
At Walsingham there is time to explore its shops, restaurants
and inns and the famous shrine. www.wellswalsinghamrailway.co.uk.
Walsingham station is
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Norfolk Rural Life Museum, Gressenhall, Dereham,
Norfolk. The museum consists of a large the 18 century workhouse
building, with other buildings in the grounds recreating a family
cottage, two shops, a blacksmith's and a school. Tel: 01362 860563.
About 9 miles south of
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Castle
Acre Priory, Norfolk - PE32 2XD. Tel: 1760 755394. Facilities
include Toilets: Not adapted for wheelchairs, Exhibition with
level access, Shop with level access, but there are steps inside.
Refreshments. English Heritage. Charges apply.
About 10 miles south west
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 Bircham Windmill, Great Bircham, King's Lynn,
Norfolk PE31 6SJ. Tel: 01485 578393. Today, very few windmills
are left, and Bircham Mill is considered one of the best still
remaining. Visitors can climb the five floors up to the fan stage
and, when possible, on windy days, visitors can also see the
sails and the milling machinery turning. www.birchamwindmill.co.uk.
About 9 miles west of
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and
places of interest around Fakenham. The Fakenham hotels
listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough
guide as to how far they are from Fakenham. From Fakenham you
can explore the beautiful Norfolk & Suffolk broads and the
glorious north Norfolk Coast. You will never be far away from
historic and vibrant Norwich. We hope you enjoy your stay and
find your ideal accommodation from our list of hotels in Fakenham
and the surrounding area.
