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Fakenham Racecourse Camping And Caravan Site
The Racecourse
Fakenham
Norfolk (Browse area)
NR21 7NY
Tel: 01328 862388
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Pitches: 120 all with ehu/tv
Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf On Site |
 Tennis On Site |
 Beach <10 miles |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: October 2024 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 6 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Gus Honeybun |
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 Site is a mix of hardstanding and grass pitches, well maintained and fairly level. Site access from A148 is well signposted and easy to navigate.
TV reception is poor but there is a TV outlet on the electrical connection posts which is much better. There are trees around some edges of the site which seem to be a favourite (and noisy) roosting spot- might be worth trying to avoid these.
Sanitary facilities are not the most modern but very clean and perfectly adequate, with excellent showers - although they could do with some curtains to cut down the spalsh. To access the block you need to get a fob from reception with £5 returnable deposit.
The site is close to town but quite a long walk by road; there is a footpath which was closed when we were there, but this would cut the walking time to around 15 minutes. There is a bar about 5 minutes walk from site in the golf club.
This site is very well situated for visitng the Norfolk coast, and numerous historic houses and NT properties in the area.
We really enjoyed our visit to this site and would definitely recommend it. However when booking be sure to ask about dates for race days as on these days you will need to temporarily move your caravan to the centre of the course as the site is used for parking. 
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Date of Visit: June 2022  |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Thebar |
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Enjoyable stay, very clean toilets, showers and wash basins.
We did find it a little strange though that they were cleaned between the hours of 8am and 10am, which is the time slot we would normally be using the facilities.
Wardens very helpful and friendly.
Site clean and tidy.
It has many pitches on different areas and unfortunately we were on a pitch beneath the trees where the rooks were. They made a lot of noise late afternoon/early evening and as it began to get light - about 3. 30/4 am.
I would stay there again, so long as I could have a pitch away from the rooks!
Very handy footpath for walking into Fakenham, approximately 10/15 minutes.
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| Date of Visit: June 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Kettleon |
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Great site. Good amount of space, shower block immaculate. Utility room with fridge, freezer and washing up facilities.
Dog friendly. Pleasant walk into town.
Only problems were the nesting birds squawking from the early hours and tent being covered in fluffy sap from the trees, but the owners can’t do anything about that!
Would return.
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| Date of Visit: August 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Mick S. |
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We liked the calm of this site, despite it being quite busy. Our pitch was right on the course edge, but I would not have fancied some of the pitches in the middle area. Water taps are not in abundance, so this can be a trudge depending on where you are sited. Never used the washrooms, so cannot comment.
I would not have fancied being a tent camper though. As they had furthest to walk for everything. The staff were helpful enough, and the location and price acceptable for the time of year. Easy walk into Fakenham. Handy for exploring nearby towns.
One alarming snippet I found out after booking; was the fact that on race days, everyone has to decamp/up sticks for the day to elsewhere. I could have done with knowing this before booking. Ok, we didn't hit a race day, but even so. If its actually pointed out and made clear somewhere prior to booking, I didn't see it. So be warned!
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| Date of Visit: August 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Tina Blanchard |
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We choose This campsite as they had strict covid guidelines and in the current situation, We felt their guidelines, would help to stop any anxieties about having some sort of holiday in the uk this year.
However the guidelines were not adhered to !
The pitches were supposed to be limited so there was adequate space between them and less people on site.
When we arrived on sat afternoon the field we were put it was very busy !
There were no guidelines on where on your pitch you had to actually pitch, people has spread out and we could not park our car next to our tent.
The “grass pitch “was hard rock underneath and we had trouble pitching-our tent, as we were not aware of this we would off bought differently pegs with us. Luckily we sourced some the next day and managed to finally put our tent up securely x
A caravan on the next pitch was pitched, literally inches from our tent.
There is supposed to be a £5 deposit for a fob to access the showers and toilets, but they had run out ! So we were not given one as they were unlocking all the toilets, surely this says how many people were being allowed to camp there ! Despite saying they were limiting numbers ! The next day we returned to find all the showers and toilets locked again, we had to contact the out of hours warden to Come and give us a fob.
We chose this site, also, as it said it picturesque and quiet but next to our pitch, 31, there was a large green metal building, where the grounds men kept all their equipment, every day at 8am we were woken by a noisy shutter opening the building, then heavy machinery being moved about ! One day this was earlier at 7 am !
The site Was ideal for visiting local areas and the outside areas were clean.
The on-site bar and Punjabi restaurant were good and welcoming and both had good systems in place to deal with the covid situation and social distancing.
However the toilets and shower blocks on are were only cleaned once a day ! I have never been to a site where the toilets are only cleaned once a day ! This was not enough especially in the current situation and the amount of people using them ! The showers were soo tiny as well with no where to put your toiletries.
No toilet brushes and the hair dyer did not work either
There were clearly groups of people meeting up on site despite this not being allowed !
Overall maybe we had a bad pitch, as there were much more spaced out, prettier and quieter pitches.
We were very disappointed at the lack of rules regarding covid despite the site saying they were very strict !
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Jimmc1 |
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Stay here quite regularly over the last 10 Years, first with the kids then just the dog and have always enjoyed the place.
Nice and central for coast and site seeing
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| Date of Visit: April 2018 |
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| Reviewer: Ken247 |
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Being a race course it has lots of signs for race visitors, eg £10 for permits £10 for parking etc. They are everywhere and it seems a bit too commercial for a holiday campsite. Toilets were adequate but I didn't use the showers as they looked as though they needed a good clean. Very quiet site with the birds singing each morning and a large field for the dog to run. The dog bins were full and were not emptied at any time during my stay. I have stayed on much better sites that cost less. I will not be re visiting this site. Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
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| Date of Visit: July 2016 |
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| Reviewer: M + M |
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We have just spent 3 nights at this site, me, hubby and our dog. The site is peaceful, well-tended and has fairly spacious pitches. The wardens are friendly and have a very relaxed attitude. We had EHU and for the 3 nights it was £58.
Toilets and showers are clean and fairly modern, there are 2 blocks and each have 3 showers. Site was about half full and we did not have to queue. A fob is required to access the toilet block and this is issued on arrival for a returnable deposit of £5.
The site is approx. 15 min walk from Fakenham, which can be reduced to 10 mins if you take the signposted short-cut, which takes you on a pleasant walk along the river to the town.
In Fakenham there are several shops and take-away’s. There are a couple of pubs as you approach the town, the Bull has very friendly staff, serves excellent home cooked food and has a good selection of real ales. It is also dog friendly. The other pub is a Wetherspoon’s.
Wells-Next-The-Sea is only a 20 minute drive away and is well worth a visit, quaint seaside town with lots of shabby chic type shops selling unique items.
This is our 15th site in the last 4 years. Luckily we have not had a bad one yet and this site rates in the top half of the 15.
All in all a good site and we would return if in the area.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: BlackOscar4 |
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This is the cleanest, friendliest, quietist, best maintained site we have had the good fortune to stay at in our 30 years of Caravanning.
Fakenham is an interesting and charming small town (pop 8000), which is adequately provided for with a number of both private shops, supermarkets and a wonderful Thursday Market, all of which are within an easy and pleasant riverside walking distance from your pitch at the Racecourse.
Better not forget to mention, the excellent chocolate factory has now opened a 'mis-shapes' shop in town, with appropriate prices, yet another temptation!
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Madbrown |
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Great for dog walking the river walk is great.
We love this site and the facilities are reflected in the price. They could charge more just for the welcome you receive on arrival.
The Bell pub at Hempton is within easy walking distance, seems to be the local watering hole and is very welcoming. The town is a short walk away always handy for campervans.
If you enjoy the beach Wells is a short drive away and the high Street in Wells is a must even if you hate shopping. 1£ 2£ shop is great.
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