UK Racecourse · East Anglia
Fakenham Racecourse
Fakenham, Norfolk
Photo credit: “The final bend at Fakenham Racecourse” by Richard Humphrey, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
A hidden gem of Norfolk jump racing
Fakenham is one of the smallest and most intimate racecourses in Britain, set in the heart of rural Norfolk. The tight, left-handed square track provides sharp, exciting National Hunt action, and the friendly atmosphere makes it a favourite with local racegoers.
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Fakenham at a glance
Fakenham Guides & Articles
Everything written about Fakenham, grouped by what you came for.
Start here
1The full guide to the course, if you only read one thing.
Going racing
1Tickets, getting there, what to wear and what the day is like.
Racing and betting
1How the track rides, the angles that matter, and where to bet.
History and legends
2How the course got here, and the horses that made its name.
- Cool Roxy at Fakenham: The Complete StoryCool Roxy won 11 races at Fakenham from 25 starts — the definitive horse-for-course story at Britain's most intimate National Hunt track.
- The History of Fakenham RacecourseOver 120 years of racing at Fakenham — from the West Norfolk Hunt's move in 1905 to East Anglia's only jumps venue.
The big races
3The days the course is known for, and who has won them.
- Fakenham Festival Guide: Your Complete GuideComplete guide to Fakenham's racing festivals. Day-by-day coverage, key races, betting tips and visitor information for Norfolk's intimate jump racing venue.
- Winter Racing at Fakenham RacecourseYour guide to winter racing at Fakenham — East Anglia's only jumps venue, cold days, and the build-up to the Fakenham Silver Cup in March.
- Norfolk National Day at Fakenham: The Complete GuideEverything you need to know about Norfolk National Day at Fakenham — the biggest fixture at Britain's most intimate National Hunt course.
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