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WELCOME TO NEWMARKET, THE HOME OF HORSERACING

This internationally recognised town has plenty for you to see and do and makes a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. So, whether you are considering a day visit, a weekend or planning a much deserved week’s break, we invite you to browse our website for ideas and inspiration.

Enjoy a leisure break in Newmarket and escape the everyday here in the east of England. Discover the fabulous hotels, the delightful self catering cottages and traditional B&Bs. As the home of horseracing there are an amazing selection of exciting tours and unique experiences to create lasting memories. Beautiful countryside has attracted visitors for centuries, explore the country paths, discover the historic rural pubs, relax in space, peace and quiet. For a truly cultural experience whilst staying in Newmarket, take a day trip to the City of Cambridge just 14 miles away, or a short trip to the Cathedral, the ancient Abbey and historic town of Bury St Edmunds which is also nearby. Discover Newmarket the ideal location for a short break and holiday.

A Morning with the Gosdens

Enjoy a morning watching the Clarehaven horses warming up before heading up to the gallops with the Gosden team to watch the string being put through their paces.

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Stories of Guinness Festival

EA Festival presents Stories of Guinness, a one-day cultural festival at Elveden Hall on Saturday 13 June.

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The Newmarket Experience

The perfect half day experience for any horse lover or racing fan, with a visit to the famed gallops, a trainers yard and the prestigious National Stud.

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Ely Cathedral Home & Garden Show

Sow, Grow, Eat, Live – Discover inspiration, expertise, and the very best in home, garden, and lifestyle products in the amazing setting of Ely Cathedral.

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Henry Cecil Open Weekend

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Bury St Edmunds to Host Suffolk Day on Sunday 21st June

The historic town of Bury St Edmunds will be the venue for this year’s Suffolk Day on Sunday 21 June, also the UK’s longest day and Father’s Day.

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East Anglian Air Ambulance Fundraising Tournament Returns July 18th

A spectacular summer day of polo, family entertainment and fundraising in support of East Anglian Air Ambulance.

Half-term activities at National Horseracing Museum

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What’s On This May Half-Term

Looking for family-friendly activities during half-term? Then take a look at the events on offer in and around Newmarket – there is something for everyone!

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We take a look at the newly refurbished Ickworth Hotel

We take a first look at the newly refurbished The Ickworth Hotel ahead of its official reopening at the end of May.

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New Information Board & Plaque Mark ‘Railway 200’ at Newmarket Train Station

A new interpretation board and commemorative plaque have been unveiled at Newmarket railway station, marking the town’s rich railway heritage as part of the national Railway 200 celebrations.

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Peregrine Falcons’ Return to Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral is delighted to announce the return of peregrine falcons to its historic West Tower, marking another exciting chapter in the life of one of the region’s most iconic landmarks.

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Town Set to Honour its Last of the Line Railway Horse

As generations of fine-limbed thoroughbreds pranced on and off the trains at Newmarket’s original railway station, almost unnoticed, their working class cousins were shifting around the waggons which carried them to racecourses all over the country.