Fakenham Racecourse

Fakenham
Norfolk
NR21 7NY

Tel: +44(0)1328 862 388
Fax: +44 (0)1328 855 908
Email: info@fakenhamracecourse.co.uk
Web: http://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk


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.

 

Opening Times
(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

Admission Charges
(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.

Directions
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Fakenham Racecourse Postcode for SatNav: NR21 7NY

Nearby Attractions
Pensthorpe (2 Miles)*
Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park is the home to Europe's finest collection of endangered and exotic waterbirds.
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.
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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Nearby Hotels
The Wensum Lodge Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
'The Country Hotel on The Edge of Town.' Situated 3 mins walk from town centre and 10 mins from race course. Enjoy the warmth of our family run hotel, with a games room and waterside restaurant. Ideally located for Thursford.
The Crown Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
Located in the heart of the town and close to local amenities, cinema, the Aldiss superstore and Fakenham National Hunt Race Course the Crown Hotel has a popular public bar and a fine restaurant.
The Kings Head Hotel (10 Miles)*
The Kings Head Hotel, in the picturesque village of Great Bircham, is the most contemporary hotel in Norfolk. A country house hotel, set on the Sandringham Estate that boasts unparalled views, set in tranquil surroundings.
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Nearby Self Catering
Norfolk Cottage Hideaways (7 Miles)*
Bittering is a tiny rural hamlet tucked away in Mid Norfolk within easy reach of the Coast, historic busy market towns of Dereham, Wymondham, Fakenham, Swaffham and diverse City of Norwich and King's Lynn.
Lavender Cottage (7 Miles)*
Lavender Cottage is an intimate romantic hideaway built in 1849 in the popular village of North Creake, just 4 miles from the beautiful North Norfolk coast.
Fred's Cottage (8 Miles)*
An enchanting 17th Century mid-terraced cottage in the village of Briston, just 4 miles from Holt and 8 miles from the North Norfolk coast.
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