When can I check in and check out of Fakenham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Site?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Fakenham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Site?

From $35.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Fakenham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Site

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 9 36 reviews

Looking north towards Fakenham town (added by manager 18 Jun 2024)

Camper vans and caravans on hardstanding at fakenham racecourse

Caravans on hardstanding pitches at fakenham racecourse

Golfers with the racecourse in the background

On a racecourse in stunning countryside at the edge of Fakenham
By the River Wensum; Blakeney and the coast within a 25-minute drive
Horse races, wifi and sports complex with golf, bar and restaurant

Fakenham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Site is a first-rate site well worth galloping towards for stays on well-kept grass lawns and among secluded gardens. And while this park in rural Norfolk may sound pristine, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, making it a top spot for unwinding. The location is a real draw too as it’s around a 10-minute walk from Fakenham’s town centre and it takes a little less time to wander down to the River Wensum for access to excellent walking and cycling routes through rural countryside. It’s also just a 25-minute drive to Blakeney in the stunning Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, home to vast sandy beaches and the jumping-off point for seal-watching boat trips. Not too fussed about exploring? Simply kick back on site browsing the free wifi while the kids and dogs nosey about in the grass areas. If you’re here for the racing, meets are organised from October to June and guests are more than welcome to stay overnight while they're on but will need to move from their pitch to the centre of the course on the day of the event. Not got any enthusiasm for equestrianism? Amuse yourself at the on-site Gallow Sports Centre’s nine-hole golf course, tennis court and squash court instead. There’s also a bar and restaurant for refuelling. Guests who stay for at least a couple of nights during a race meeting will get a free badge for the event. Bikes can be securely kept at the site.

Site type

125

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, Jan 1 to Tue, Dec 31 2024

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good size pitches, clean and spacious toilet/shower block…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jayne D. Sep 2024

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Good size pitches, clean and spacious toilet/shower block

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site, spacious, friendly staff and great location.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Kay H. Sep 2024

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked: The space, the choice of facilities (2 blocks of showers and toilets which were really clean and new! The showers were hot and had 3 wet rooms which were amazing with kids!!), lots of parking, a no noise past 10pm policy (which everyone respected!), hearing owls in the night, drinking taps everywhere, easy walk into town (8 mins to Wetherspoons and shops), large Tesco & Morrisons within 3 miles - to buy the bits you forgot! You are surrounded by fields and we saw baby deer a few times each day. Everything is so spread out that even if it was full, it would still feel spacious.

Disliked: Some of the non-electric pitches at the top of our field looked quiet small (you would have to park your car at the start of the field, but that's the only slight negative thing I can think of.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The open space. The facilities which were clean and well maintained. The communal…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Clare P. Sep 2024

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked: The open space. The facilities which were clean and well maintained. The communal fridge and freezer were very handy. The walks into the local area were lovely. Staff were friendly

Disliked: The play field and the dog walking field were just 2 open fields which wasn't really as we felt they were advertised. Dogs had to stay on lead and the playing field could have done with some goals at the least or a swing/climbing frame. WiFi was very intermittent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site and clean throughout.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Tom G. Aug 2024

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked: Very clean site with easy access to electrical points and good space between pitches. We came with a group and were pitched next too or close.

Disliked: Unfortunately on the morning and evening before leaving the showers were very cold and not warming up. The reception wasn’t open so unable to let anyone know. Pitches need levelling in places where ground has been raised.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is a fantastic site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Size of pitch , Cleanliness Dog walks , Friendliest staff , Easy access to town , with restaurants, pubs , shops , Toilets and shower immaculate , Helpful Wardens ,

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, allows for group bookings

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked: Plenty of space to pitch your tent, toilet and shower facilities were clean. Staff were able to allow us to pitch together as a group.

Disliked: Arriving outside of check in times so instructions are to email or call to inform staff. One of the numbers is out of service, the other kept ringing with no response. Some areas of the pitch were uneven.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Safe, friendly site with plenty to do nearby. Spider free toilets too!

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked: Really laid back site no endless rules like some, so could just relax, us and everyone else respectful, so, fabulous. Even with a good few tents/caravans up late no one too loud, easy breezy. I have a huge spider phobia so toilets/showers when camping are always a concern for me, not here, nice modern block and I didn't see one! Showers were warm and continuous rather than constantly needing to press a button which was awesome. There is a huge games field so kids with footballs or rounders can have fun without disturbing tents. Distance to town centre is 15min walk or 5 minute drive (supermarkets, shops, fast food etc. a plenty and market day is Thursday). I didn't see a shop on site but so close to town it didn't matter. Also distance to beaches is 25-45mins, dependent on beach (recommend West Runton for crabbing and sea with lifeguards - though stoney - and Blakeney - for the seals). Watching the sunset from the tent field is awesome. Site felt very safe. Loads of well behaved dogs on site including our own, so clearly a very dog friendly site too.

Disliked: Whilst the games field is awesome nothing else for kids, one playground would make a huge difference. There were very few showers and only 2 sinks to wash up. Needed to queue occasionally but not for long. I wouldn't say this is a dislike but if site had been at capacity it could have been. Tent field to toilets is a bit of a walk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Martin B. Sep 2024

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: toilets, showers, location, people, pitch's, dog walking field,

Disliked: none

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again but definitely not that pitch

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	10

Emma M. Aug 2024

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Very friendly and helpful staff Good big pitches Great location Good showers no push button

Disliked: Very uneven pitch. We was unable to find a flat spot. No pitch markings so was unsure where to pitch. The bar wasn’t open. Toilets not very clean at times.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site , quirky location

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Hanna M. Aug 2024

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Flat pitches, clean facilities

Disliked: No hot water at covered washing up area we ran it for 5 mins and it was still cold. Loud karaoke from golf club next door until after midnight.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Fakenham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Site

The Racecourse

Fakenham

Norfolk

England

NR21 7NY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.82218°N
0.85195°W

Nearest transport

Coach

16.7 km Market Place

17 km Station Road

18.6 km Millwrights

Rail

27.5 km Sheringham Rail Station

29.3 km West Runton Rail Station

31.2 km Kings Lynn Rail Station

Ferry

31.9 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing

32.1 km West Lynn Ferry Landing

Airport

33.4 km Norwich International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - Fakenham market town: 10 minutes' walk - Hawk & Owl Trust: five minutes' drive - Pensthorpe Natural Park (and bird sanctuary): 10 minutes - Houghton Hall & Gardens Norfolk: 20 minutes - Sandringham Estate (a royal residence): 25 minutes - Holkham Hall: 25 minutes - Blickling Estate: 35 minutes - Norwich: 50 minutes - The Broads: an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Wells	16.8 km	Estuary	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Heacham	27.3 km	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sheringham	27.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hunstanton Main Beach	27.8 km	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton)	28 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 8.2 km

Houghton Hall 13.1 km

Holkham Hall 14.5 km

Castle Acre Castle 17.1 km

Mannington Gardens 22.2 km

National Trust

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 17.3 km

Brancaster 20.3 km

Sheringham Park 24.8 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 25.3 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 29 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

RAYNHAM PARK 4.6 km

SENNOWE HALL 7.1 km

Brisley 7.7 km

Coxford 7.8 km

Fulmodeston 8 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Sites

A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Sites

Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Sites

Sites: a £5.00 ($8.60) deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure when returning the gate badge/barrier pass/toilet keys.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are traveling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. Cars are not permitted when traveling with a motorhome/RV.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Sites

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Fakenham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Fakenham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Fakenham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Site? Local attractions and activities include: - Fakenham market town: 10 minutes' walk - Hawk & Owl Trust: five minutes' drive - Pensthorpe Natural Park (and bird sanctuary): 10 minutes - Houghton Hall … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Fakenham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Site?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Fakenham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Site? From $35.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.