Fakenham is famous for its racecourse, which has a packed calendar of racing fixtures. A number of quaint seaside villages and towns are easily accessible, including Brancaster (17 miles), Cley (15 miles), Blakeney (14 miles) and Wells-next-the-Sea (10 miles). Sheringham, with its steam railway, is only 12 miles away and the traditional seaside resort of Cromer with the Pavilion Theatre, amusements, crazy golf and Amazona Zoo is just 14 miles away. A walk around the pretty Georgian town of Holt (13.5 miles) with its boutique shops, cafes, art galleries and antique shops is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. The National Trust sites of Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall (18 and 21 miles respectively) are a must see and the beautiful medieval city of Norwich (25 miles) has some fantastic architecture on show and is superb for a spot of retail therapy.