Fakenham Racecourse |
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Fakenham Racecourse is wonderfully situated in the picturesque countryside of North Norfolk just 9 miles from the coast at Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea. It is a friendly National Hunt Racecourse that has been in existence since 1905. Its racing season runs between October and May and race meetings are enjoyed by crowds from all over the country. The racecourse celebrated its Centenery Year
in 2005.
A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Fakenham prides itself on its friendly, casual atmosphere and it has no formal dress code. Children aged 16 and under are admitted free, and will love the thrill of the races and the roars of the crowd.
The racecourse is committed to
welcoming all visitors, and has dedicated car-parking and viewing areas for the 'less abled'. Car parking (except in the Members' Car Park) is free and is within easy walking distance of the action. Some of the car parking areas offer excellent views of the racing, and some people enjoy a picnic from the boot of their car! There are, of course, numerous
food and drink outlets on site, offering a range of refreshments, and there are on-course Tote facilities and bookmakers.
As an addition to racing, the racecourse facilities are open all year as an attractive 3 Star Caravan Club Affiliated site for touring caravans, motor homes and camping. The numerous function rooms for hire cater for corporate/private events and are available as a licenced venue for wedding ceremonies.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
2006 Racing dates;Friday 17th March - Monday 17th April Saturday 29th April Point to Point Wednesday 10th May - Sunday 21st May Friday 20th October - Tuesday 14th November Monday 4th December - Wednesday 20th December |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Day Admission: Course Enclosure £6.00; Grandstand and Paddock £11.00 Day Members: £16.00; Children under 16yrs Free. Members car park £8.00; other car parks free. |
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Directions
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Fakenham Racecourse Postcode for SatNav: NR21 7NY |
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Nearby Attractions
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Pensthorpe
(2 Miles)*
Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park is the home to Europe's finest collection of endangered and exotic waterbirds. |
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Thursford Collection
(5 Miles)*
Live musical shows during the afternoon featuring the unique collection of mechanical organs and also the Wurlitzer Show starring Robert Wolfe. |
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Shirehall Museum
(5 Miles)*
Walsingham Shirehall was built in the early 16th century and was used as a hostel for important visitors to the adjacent Augustinian Priory. It now houses a hands-on museum about Walsingham. |
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