West & North Norfolk, Fakenham
March 23, 2025
Pudding Norton, Fakenham NR21 7NY, UK
Course Location: 2m SW of town. NR21 7NY
PTP Area: East Anglia
Going:
First Race: 1.00
Gates Open: 11.00
Entry Cost: Adults £15. Cash or Card Under 16s go FREE. Free Parking.
What Three Words: TBC
Fixture Contact: Julie Whales
Course Information:
Undulating one-mile circuit on outside of NH steeplechase course, with horses always on the turn, but good sweeping bends. Portable fences. Watering system available if required, and going regularly close to perfect.
SF: 15-18. LH 3 circs. 6F. 18J; 3od (4/10/16).
Direction: Lefthanded
Ticket Information:
Early bird tickets available on www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk £12.50
Cards Accepted:
Not all courses have facilities for card payments, so be sure to take enough cash to cover the cost of admission and a racecard, any bets you wish to place, and food and drink.
Additional Information:
Event organisers will add in anything that you might need to know here – such as road works that might affect your journey times or celebrity appearances. Keep an eye on it!
Dogs Welcome:
Point-to-points provide an ideal opportunity to spend a day in the countryside with your dog, although please remember that dogs must always be on a lead, should not be left in cars unattended (particularly in warmer weather), and to clean up after them. For point-to-points held at permanent racecourses, you should check in advance whether dogs are allowed to enter.
Disabled Facilities:
Disabled parking and access to facilities is usually available. Please advise our gate staff on arrival and they will be able to help you. Note that the going underfoot can be muddy and the terrain may be uneven.
Photographers:
Most events have a resident photographer if you wish to purchase professional photos.
Food and Drink:
Bars, selection of delicious food outlets, trade stands.
Bookings are now available for the Firth Restaurant in The Prince of Wales Stand
The package includes:
Two course lunch, entry to the racecourse, parking and race card.
Fully licensed bar, waited service.
Table available for the whole day with panoramic views of the course and access to the outside balcony.
Pre – booked only at www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk or email Julie Whales: juliewhales05@gmail.com
Shopping:
Most courses also have trade stands selling a variety of artisan foods, country clothing and gifts.
Entertainment:
Pony Racing 12pm & 12.20pm
Entertainment for children is often provided in the shape of bouncy castles and fairground rides.
Local Information:
There are invariably a number of decent pubs and hotels offering food, drink and accommodation in the vicinity of a point-to-point course, as well as sites of interest. We suggest that you use tripadvisor.co.uk or a similar website to find out more about what’s available in the local area.