Fakenham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Site

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Looking north towards Fakenham town
Camper vans and caravans on hardstanding at fakenham racecourse
Looking west towards pudding norton
Caravans on hardstanding pitches at fakenham racecourse

  • On a racecourse by the River Wensum, a 20-minute walk from Fakenham
  • Sandringham Estate half an hour; Norwich 55 minutes
  • Bar, golf, squash and tennis on site; horse-racing events on occasion
Fakenham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Site is well worth galloping to for stays on well-maintained grass lawns. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, making it a top spot for unwinding among the greenery of secluded gardens. The location is a real draw, since it’s a 20-minute walk from Fakenham’s town centre, and it only takes about 10 minutes to wander down to the River Wensum to access excellent walking and cycling routes through the countryside. It’s a 25-minute drive to Blakeney in the stunning Norfolk Coast National Landscape, home to vast sandy beaches and the jumping-off point for seal-watching boat trips. Not too fussed about exploring? Kick back on site 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; guests are more than welcome to stay overnight while they’re on (but they will need to move from their pitch to a designated area by 9am on the day of the event). Those who don’t have any enthusiasm for equestrianism can amuse themselves at the on-site Gallow Sports Centre’s nine-hole golf course, tennis court and squash court instead. There’s also a bar on site. Guests who stay for at least a couple of nights during a race meeting will get complimentary tickets into the races. Bikes can be securely kept at the site.

Site type

RV sites 64
Travel trailer sites 64
Tent sites 38
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • 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).
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • 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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • On the day of a race meeting all guests are required to move by 9am, if you wish to stay for the races you can move to the designated parking area. Stays of 2 nights or more will receive complimentary tickets into the races.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
9

92% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

A tranquil, tidy site with roomy spots and great facilities. Close to Fakenham, ideal for Norfolk coast trips. Staff are praised for friendliness. Minor gripes include wildlife noise, damp grass pitches, and occasional race day sounds.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-03-01

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Arrival date (latest first)

An all round perfect stay.

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
Facilities / Activities
10
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10
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No rating
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10
Wifi
10

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Can’t fault anything.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Disappointed

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6 out of 10
Location
No rating
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6
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
5
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No rating
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9
Wifi
7

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Extremely spacious
Excellent facilities
Okay staff

Disliked Had to move due to races so no electricity for full day (no recompense)
Despite huge areas with hook ups out of the way of race goers
Area could have easily been cordoned off
Disappointing overall

Recommend to friends Visit again

When we went the site was…

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8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
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Child friendliness
No rating
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10
Wifi
10

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked When we went the site was extremely quiet, very easy access to pitches, very good clean shower and toilet facilities, reception very helpful. Pitches very spacious as well. Really interesting being on a racecourse. Bus services from Fakenham to go for days out if you don’t have a car . Excellent WiFi.

Disliked Showers too powerful and wet all your clothes and towel so you need to leave outside the cubicle, not sure if this would work when busy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay, bonus of Race day entry included.

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8 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
8
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No rating
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8
Wifi
9

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Spacious pitch (Hardstanding 52),
Easy access.
Friendly Staff on Site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Accomodating for late arrival, close to…

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7 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
6
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7
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Accomodating for late arrival, close to toilet block and washing up facilities.

Disliked No real play area for the children

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal base to visit most places in Norfolk

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8 out of 10
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7
Wifi
8
Nick D. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Sites clean and pitches are level
With electric hookup, you can have a drink at the gallows was hoping that they served food still but they finished a while ago

Disliked Only one set of toilets open

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed our stay.

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9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
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Wifi
7
Bob B. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet spacious pitch with easy hookup. Easy walk into the town. Facilities warm, clean and accessible with a fob. Good bus services to Norwich and North Norfolk coast.

Disliked Could do with a made up path from the hardstanding area (pitch52) to avoid walking over wet/cut grass to access the facilities block.

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Lovely spaced out pitch. Good clean…

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7 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
5
Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely spaced out pitch. Good clean facilities. Close to town centre (though not much there).

Disliked Staff were not particularly welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice tidy camp site well maintained.…

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8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
8

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice tidy camp site well maintained.

Disliked Not easy to see grass pitch numbers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly helpful staff everything you need on site

Overall

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

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean tidy nice campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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 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)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

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°E

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

Surrounded by the lush woodland of Sandringham Country Park, Sandringham Estate (half an hour’s drive) is the Royal Family’s beloved Christmas retreat. The elegant rooms of the Jacobean mansion are decorated with splendid tapestries and paintings, while the gardens include a topiary area and ornamental lakes. The tall spire of Norwich Cathedral (55 minutes) dominates the city and is home to nesting peregrine falcons. The church is also renowned for its splendid cloister, with Gothic arches around a green with a paved labyrinth that’s a top spot for a little spiritual meditation. More stillness can be found at the Plantation Garden, with secluded benches and flower-lined paths A great way to explore the Broads National Park (one hour) is by canoe or kayak. As you glide through wetlands and peat bogs, keep your eyes peeled for resident wildlife such as cranes and herons – plus, if you’re lucky, the occasional otter.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Wells 16.8 km Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
Heacham 27.3 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Sheringham 27.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hunstanton Main Beach 27.8 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 28 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

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.

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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? Surrounded by the lush woodland of Sandringham Country Park, Sandringham Estate (half an hour’s drive) is the Royal Family’s beloved Christmas retreat. The elegant rooms of the Jacobean mansion are decorated with … 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. –  6 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 $54.99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.