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About Fakenham

Fakenham serves as a traditional Norfolk market town, positioned where the A148 and A1065 meet about 25 miles northwest of Norwich. Most visitors arrive via the A148 from either Norwich or King's Lynn, whilst the A1065 provides connections south to Swaffham and the A47. The town offers over 20 EV charging points for those touring Norfolk by electric car. Fakenham's Thursday market has run continuously for over 800 years, making it one of the county's most enduring weekly markets.

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Fakenham is in England, at 52.830, 0.848 - about 20 km north of Beeston.

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The closest airport to Fakenham is Norwich Airport, 39 km (about 39 min by car).

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