North Norfolk is renowned for its spectacular coastline, abundant wildlife, glorious beaches, picturesque market towns and National Trust properties. Few counties offer such a diverse range of activities and Fakenham Fairways is the perfect base to start exploring.
Upcoming events
The Kings Lynn Festival
14 July, 2024 to 27 July, 2024 | More info »
An incredible diverse line up at this year’s festival. With a wide variety of orchestral concerts, jazz, folk, dance, talks, cinema screenings and guided tours. The program is certainly worth a look.
The Holt Festival
20 July, 2024 to 27 July, 2024 | More info »
The festival program is packed full of events in various locations. From acts such as Nigel Planer, Barbara Dickson, The Piatti Quartet and The Zombies to an exhibition of German Expressionists and the Third Reich, there is hopefully something for everyone to enjoy.
Blakeney Regatta
27 July, 2024 to 28 July, 2024 | More info »
Witness Blakeney`s famous "Greasy Pole" competition, swimming events, tug of war, gillie catching and rural sports on the playing field including "Tilt the Bucket
Sandringham flower festival
31 July, 2024 to 31 July, 2024 | More info »
Sandringham Flower Show is one of the most prestigious horticultural events in the East of England. Now in its 141st year, it is much more than just a Flower Show. It is a unique event offering not only the best in horticulture but also an excellent day out, filled with family entertainment.
Mundesley Motor Show
28 July, 2024 to 28 July, 2024 | More info »
The annual celebration of classic, retro and vintage cars is back! The Mundesley Motor Show returns to Gold Park, Mundesley, this Sunday. Browse spectacular vehicles, enjoy a drink at the classic Routemaster bus bar or devour a delicious BBQ. It's a great event for all car lovers!
Feast in the park
13 July, 2024 to 29 August, 2024 | More info »
From seafood to sweet treats, burritos to burgers, Holkham is looking forward to welcoming back some of Norfolk’s favourite street food concessions as Feast in the Park returns for a fifth year! Grab your picnic blankets and chairs, because it’s time to relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings with mouthwatering street food and drinks from Norfolk’s finest foodies.
Lavender Fields
20 July, 2024 to 1 September, 2024 | More info »
Visit expansive fields of vivid lavender at England's oldest lavender farm.
Maritime Heritage Festival
3 August, 2024 to 4 August, 2024 | More info »
Bringing together historical working boats, some nearly 90 years old. See the spectacular flotilla (5pm Sat). On-shore entertainment too!
Wells Carnival
2 August, 2024 to 11 August, 2024 | More info »
A traditional summer carnival with a week of family fun. Activities include a sandcastle competition, Town Crier competition, gillying on the quay, and crowning of the Carnival Royals. Carnival day and the parade is Saturday 9th August and includes floats, fancy dress, pull and push along vehicles.
Sheringham Carnival
2 August, 2024 to 11 August, 2024 | More info »
Sheringham`s carnival activities include crowning day, the duck race, boating lake event, and pirate day. carnival parade day is Wednesday 7th August
North Norfolk Music Festival
9 August, 2024 to 16 August, 2024 | More info »
A wonderful series of music concerts performed in the Church of Our Lady St. Mary in South Creake, and begins with the Opening Gala Concert at 5.30pm on the 9th August. Festival suppers are served in the marquee and must be pre-booked. A festival bar is available for pre-drinks and interval drinks
Blakeney Party on the Pastures
18 August, 2024 to 18 August, 2024
All the fun will be found on The Pastures in Blakeney. Entry is FREE. Expect stalls, attractions, shows and live music including Night Train and The Old Wild Rovers. There will be plenty of food stalls and a Bar. Enjoy The Dog and Duck show, plus there`s a dog competition to show off your very own pooches in
The Grand tractor and trailer tour - Holkham Hall
28 March, 2024 to 29 September, 2024 | More info »
You will travel to important historical and architectural buildings and structures that have shaped Holkham’s history. You will learn about you all about the crops they grow, the livestock they keep and the conservation work they undertake to preserve this unique landscape. Various dates.
North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival
31 August, 2024 to 31 August, 2024 | More info »
Holkham Hall will be hosting a number of local food and drink producers who grow, rear, produce, supply and sell food in North Norfolk. Stallholders from across the county will be showcasing and selling their produce. Also expect food concessions and entertainment ranging from live cookery theatre to face painting
Houghton Hall - Anthony Gormleys life size sculptures
21 April, 2024 to 31 October, 2024 | More info »
You will travel to important historical and architectural buildings and structures that have shaped Holkham’s history. You will learn about you all about the crops they grow, the livestock they keep and the conservation work they undertake to preserve this unique landscape. Various dates.
in North Norfolk in 2024
The White Horse at Holme next Sea
We are big fans of the White Horse at Brancaster so are excited to see they have branched out and have opened a new restaurant at Holme next Sea which also happens to be one of our most favourite places for a walk in North Norfolk. Sounds like a win win situation to me! Check them out.
Flour – Wells next Sea
Fancy a pizza? Looking at this new and exciting menu I certainly do. Flour is situated on the quay at Wells Next Sea and is cooking up authentic pizzas with homemade dough and some delicious looking toppings what is there not like? Check them out
We all like to be beside the seaside
Seaside adventures are waiting for you along the North Norfolk coast. There is a simply enormous sandy beach at Brancaster which is great for walking, relaxing or building sand castles. At Cley it is a wonderful to stand and listen to the crescendo of waves as they hit the pebble beach and Wells-next-the-sea, famous for its colourful backdrop of beach huts is just 15 minutes drive from Fakenham Fairways.
The beach at Holkham seems to be endless. It backs onto the windswept dune and salt marshes. The chalk reef off Cromer is the longest in the world created when the dinosaurs roamed. We never tire of the truly magical feeling of its big sky meeting the majestic sea.
Our campers certainly enjoy rock pooling at West Runton and last summer Holme became a favourite spending hours swimming in the Mediterranean-like sea (we can’t promise that every year!)
Out and about on foot
Food, food, food and a little drink
North Norfolk is fast becoming a foodie’s paradise. There are local farm shops and delis, cosy pubs and some absolutely gorgeous fresh fish and chips. Our personal favourites are the White Horse at Brancaster, the Dun Cow at Salthouse and this year Mr Chips in Fakenham is where we pop to get fish and chips for my mum (just writing this makes me feel hungry!)
Get on your bike
Our campsite is a stone’s throw away from the National Cycle Network Route 1.
There is a 12 mile (20km) ride to Wells-next-the-Sea. Just half a mile up the road you can pick up the NCN route 1. This is a pleasant, fairly flat route. The route follows a mixture of quiet country roads and off road cycle paths before finishing at the harbour of this quintessential Norfolk coastal town.
Highlights on the route include Walsingham Abbey and the coastal views as you approach Wells.
More info: GPS Cycle & Walking Routes Fakenham to Wells-next-the-Sea
For those feeling more energetic you can follow the National cycle road 1 in the opposite direction and cycle the 29 miles to Norwich. This follows quiet roads and the beautiful Marriott way.
On and in the water
North Norfolk has great opportunities to get out in and on the water. Windsurfing and kite surfing have become very popular at Hunstanton and Brancaster, and there are numerous sailing clubs offering courses and taster sessions. You can try your hand at paddle boarding from Brancaster Staith or hire a kayak.
Back to nature
North Norfolk is a birdwatcher’s paradise with and they are seldom disappointed. It all starts within a mile of the campsite at Sculthorpe Moor with its diverse range of habitats that attracts all sorts of bird life. Created by the Hawk and Owl Trust to protect and enhance the very special habitat in the Wensum Valley of Norfolk, it includes the valley’s only example of saw sedge wetland, and has breeding marsh harriers, water rails and kingfishers as well as barn owls. Otters use its waterways and the fen is home to many species of dragonfly, butterfly and flowering plants.
More info: Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve
The National Wildlife trust at Cley and Salthouse marshes is one of the country’s most popular birdwatching hotspots. Numerous hides give fantastic views across landscapes specifically managed to attract breeding and migrating birds. Snettisham is the place to witness a great wildlife spectacular as big tides cover the mudflats and result in 10s of thousands of wading birds being pushed off their feeding grounds.
RSPB at Titchwell is another camper’s favourite. Big skies, a fabulous sandy beach and bird filled reed beds gets them going back time after time.
Pensthorpe Natural Park combines a host of different habitats providing home for a large variety of species and giving visitors the opportunity to get really close to some of Britain’s most endangered species. Children can use up some energy on the fantastic Wild Rootz adventure play area, build dens or become detectives on the Bug Walk & Stamp Trail. Visit the wonderful gift shop or refuel in their lovely Cafe.
More info: Pensthorpe Natural Park
Seeing the seals
Wander around
If you fancy a wander, a shop or a bit of entertainment there are plenty of towns and villages to keep you entertained.
Burnham Market and Holt have many boutiques. Cromer is a traditional sea side town with its landmark pier housing the lifeboat and pavilion theatre. Hunstanton has something for everyone. The magnificent red and white cliffs, candy floss, fish and chips and even a donkey ride! Sheringham is a seaside town with a fishing industry based on crabs and lobsters. There’s a promenade which runs along the top of the seawall defences providing the perfect place to walk and Cafes and restaurants overlook the beach, providing perfect sea views.