Fakenham
Fakenham has had a market town since 1250. The can trace its history back to the times of a Saxon settlement in the 6th century. The Upper Market and the Market Square adjacent have been pedestrianised to give good shopping facilities. Every Thursday a market held in these areas and also at the Old Cattle Market.
The River Wensum and the Old Water Mill is although no longer working, still has its mill pond and worth a visit. On the other side of the bridge the Wensum continues its way through to Norwich. A footpath alongside enables you to see the wild life that abounds.
On the other side of the road to the watermill is the Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History. This is the only complete Gasworks remaining in England and Wales but it is non operational. See web site link.
One mile from Fakenham on the A1067 Norwich Road is Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and Gardens. Set in 500 acres of the Wensum Valley nature trails, lakes and woodland are for you to discover.
Experience the guided Wensum Valley Discovery Tour, see raptor flying displays, go pond dipping, see the red squirrel enclosure. Regular exhibitions are held in the gallery and the courtyard cafe is open for food and the gift shop ideal for buying a souvenir to take home.
Tel 01328 851465
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