Fakenham Racecourse is starting a run of charity events with a Christmas Jumpers day.

Fakenham & Wells Times: One of the races at 2016 annual Christmas themed race day at Fakenham Racecourse. Picture: Fakenham RacecourseOne of the races at 2016 annual Christmas themed race day at Fakenham Racecourse. Picture: Fakenham Racecourse (Image: © Raymond Taylor)

Fakenham Racecourse is hoping to raise Christmas spirits and donations this week.

The racecourse's annual Christmas themed race day is supporting Save the Children, with a Christmas jumper day on Tuesday, December 17.

The racecourse, which already supports a number of charities, says it will be doing even more next year, including raising money for The Country Food Trust. They will have their own dedicated raceday next March.

The marketing executive for Fakenham Racecourse, Dalia Courridge, said: "Save the Children is a wonderful charity and does an incredible amount of important work. We would love to support their initiative and encourage our racegoers to have some fun by wearing their favourite Christmas jumper whilst helping those in need and spreading the Christmas cheer."

Fakenham & Wells Times: One of the races at 2016 annual Christmas themed race day at Fakenham Racecourse. Picture: Fakenham RacecourseOne of the races at 2016 annual Christmas themed race day at Fakenham Racecourse. Picture: Fakenham Racecourse (Image: © Raymond Taylor)

Gates for the last race day of the year open at 11 am and the first race is at 12:40. Tickets are still available.