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The Fakenham Racecourse (one of England's most rural and characterful small racecourses), the Gas Museum (the only surviving Victorian town gas works open to the public), the Thursday market, and a north Norfolk market town of genuine character
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Fakenham's gas works, built in 1846, is the only surviving example in England where the complete 19th century gas-making process is preserved and open to the public. The racecourse, founded in 1905, is one of the most charming small jump racing venues in England.
The Gas Museum is genuinely fascinating and free. The Thursday market for local Norfolk produce. The racecourse on race days for an authentic country racing experience.
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The Thursday market has excellent local Norfolk produce. The town centre has independent cafes. The north Norfolk produce — crab, samphire, game — is exceptional.
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The Fakenham Racecourse (one of England's most rural and characterful small racecourses), the Gas Museum (the only surviving Victorian town gas works open to the public), the Thursday market, and a north Norfolk market town of genuine character Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Fakenham worth exploring.
The Thursday market has excellent local Norfolk produce. The town centre has independent cafes. The north Norfolk produce — crab, samphire, game — is exceptional. Download Roam free to discover Fakenham's independent food scene.
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Fakenham serves a large north Norfolk rural catchment. The market and town centre are the commercial heart. List your Fakenham business on Roam to reach local customers in Norfolk.
Roam covers all of Fakenham including Hempton, Sculthorpe, East Rudham, Walsingham, Houghton St Giles. The Gas Museum is genuinely fascinating and free. The Thursday market for local Norfolk produce. The racecourse on race days for an authentic country racing experience.
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