Parking in Fakenham

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Fakenham, also known as Fakenham Lancaster, is a town of around 8,000 people in North Norfolk. It’s about 45 minutes’ drive from Norwich to the south and 30 minutes’ from the beach to the north. The town is home to the Fakenham Racecourse, as well as the Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History. The Thursford Collection has steam engines, fairground carousels and is also the home of the largest Christmas Spectacular Show in England. 

The town’s market takes place every Thursday and runs from 9am to 3pm. There is also a privately-run flea market, as well as auctions which are held in the James Beck saleroom and start at 11am. Fakenham also has a farmer’s market which takes place on the fourth Saturday of every month from 8:30am to midday. There, you’ll find fresh local produce, organic food and drink and a wide range of home-made treats. The town also has a Maker’s Market which takes place in the Parish Church and offers a wide range of locally produced arts and crafts. 

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There are 5 council-run car parks, offering plenty of options for parking in Fakenham:

• Bridge Street car park:
• Postcode: NR21 9AG
• Spaces: 97
• Cost:
• 8am to 6pm: £1 for first 2 hours then 70p per additional hour
• 24 hours: £5
• Surface: Tarmac 
• Toilets: Yes
• Free parking: there are designated bays for 30 minutes of free parking in this car park 
• Community Centre car park: 
• Postcode: NR21 9DY
• Spaces: 27
• Cost:
• 8am to 6pm: £1 for first 2 hours then 70p per additional hour
• 24 hours: £5
• Surface: Tarmac 
• Toilets: No
• Highfield Road car park:
• Postcode: NR21 9DD
• Spaces: 75
• Cost: 
• 8am to 6pm: £1 for first 2 hours then 70p per additional hour
• 24 hours: £5
• Surface: Tarmac 
• Toilets: Yes 
• The Limes car park:
• Postcode: NR21 9AG
• Spaces: 130
• Cost:
• 8am to 6pm: £1 for first 2 hours then 70p per additional hour
• 24 hours: £5
• Surface: Tarmac 
• Toilets: No
• Queens Road car park: 
• Postcode: NR21 8BS
• Spaces: 117
• Cost:
• 8am to 6pm: £1 for first 2 hours then 70p per additional hour
• 24 hours: £5
• Surface: Tarmac 
• Toilets: Yes

You can purchase the extended 24-hour parking ticket from the machines in the car park, and they are transferable to any other council-run car park for the duration of your stay. 

You will also find coach parking available in The Limes car park. This will cost £5 for up to 4 hours and £10 for up to 24 hours. 

Motorcyclists using council-run Fakenham parking don’t have to pay the parking fee. There are motorcycle spaces in most car parks, but as long as you park considerately and safely when they are not, you are still welcome to use the car parks. 

Vehicles (including motorhomes) that occupy more than one bay are required to buy the corresponding number of tickets for each bay used (including partially occupied bays). Please note that you cannot sleep in these car parks, and you cannot park caravans in any council-run car park. Unless stated otherwise, you cannot park vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes in council-run car parks. 

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By Bus: Several bus lines run through Fakenham, including 9, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 36, 49, 49A, 98, and X29. 

By Car: Fakenham is located just off the A148 and A1065, about 45 minutes’ drive from Norwich. 

There are 2 accessible parking spaces near Market Place in the centre of Fakenham. 

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Fakenham, see the Blue Badge Parking website.

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Where is Fakenham located?

Fakenham is in North Norfolk, about 45 minutes’ drive from Norwich. 

How much does it cost to visit the Fakenham Racecourse? 

The Fakenham Racecourse is just outside of the town centre and has a casual atmosphere with no formal dress code. Children aged 17 and under can visit the racecourse for free, and admission otherwise will cost the following: 

• Course Enclosure: £10 if booked online in advance, and also £10 if purchased on the day at the gate
• Grandstand and Paddock: £15 if booked online in advance, or £18 if purchased on the day at the gate
• Day Members Badge: £20 if booked online in advance, or £23 if purchased on the day at the gate

How many markets are there in Fakenham?  

There is a general market that runs every Thursday from 9am to 3pm. There is also a privately-run flea market, as well as auctions which are held in the James Beck saleroom and start at 11am. The farmer’s market takes place on the fourth Saturday of every month from 8:30am to midday. The town also has a Maker’s Market which takes place in the Parish Church. 

How far is Fakenham from the beach?  

Sheringham Beach is about 30 minutes’ drive from Fakenham. The beach is a mix of sand and stone and has rock pools at low tide. There are beach huts available to hire, and dogs are available on the main section of the beach during the winter.