Places to visit near

Fakenham

Fakenham is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom of about 8,285 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 18 churches, 14 forts & heritage and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Pensthorpe Natural Park, Beacon Hill and The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.

52.8300° N, 0.8477° EPop. 8,285

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see199
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Fakenham

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:00 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Fakenham
  2. Beacon Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. North Elmham Chapelheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Pensthorpe Natural Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Hindringham Meadowspark · 45 min
  6. The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsinghamchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Fakenham
Today’s loopFakenhamStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fakenham?

Pensthorpe Natural Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Beacon Hill (hill, about 4 km), The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham (church, about 9 km), Hindringham Meadows (park, about 11 km), North Elmham Chapel (heritage site, about 13 km), Creake Abbey (heritage site, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fakenham?

68 places on Spotwander: 18 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums, 7 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Fakenham?

The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, about 9 km by road; Saint Mary the Virgin (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Fakenham?

North Elmham Chapel, about 13 km by road; Creake Abbey (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fakenham?

Start in Fakenham, visit Beacon Hill, then North Elmham Chapel, then Pensthorpe Natural Park, then Hindringham Meadows, then The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.