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Snetterton Circuit
A fast and flowing former RAF airfield circuit in Norfolk, popular for British Superbike and BTCC events.
41 km · about 50 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Fakenham sits on the route: 20 minutes from North Elmham, 53km from Norfolk Broads.
Fakenham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 8,285, it is an important destination in Europe.
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Fakenham ( FAKE-un-um) is a market town and civil parish in Norfolk, England. It is situated on the River Wensum, about 25 miles (40 kilometres) north-west of Norwich. The town is at the junction of several roads, including the A148 from King's Lynn to Cromer, the A1067 to Norwich and the A1065 to Swaffham.
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parish has an area of 3.49 mi2 (9.0 km2). In the 2001 census, it had a population of 7,357 in 3,292 households; this increased to 7,617 at the 2011 census. For the purposes of local government, the parish lies within the district of North Norfolk.
and within the County of Norfolk.
Fakenham has been a market town since 1250, known particularly for its corn, barley and wheat trading; in the 19th century, it became noted for its printing. Fakenham Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue to the south of the town.
The town has a long name of Fakenham Lancaster which derives from the ownership of the manor in 1377 being transferred to John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster. The name continues to be used today, including on recently placed history trail plaques around the town; it is also used to name the town's two wards, for the purpose of electing councillors to North Norfolk District Council: Lancaster North and Lancaster South.
The town is part of the County Division of Fakenham and the Raynhams for the purpose of electing a county councillor to Norfolk County Council.
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Fakenham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.8300 latitude, 0.8477 longitude.
Fakenham has a population of approximately 8,285 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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racetrack
A fast and flowing former RAF airfield circuit in Norfolk, popular for British Superbike and BTCC events.
41 km · about 50 min drive
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53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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