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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.

NightMARE at the Museum

Join us for a Spooky Scavenger Hunt through the Museum grounds on Thursday 30th October! You can expect a variety of halloween themed fun, with creepy crafts, ghoulish games and not forgetting to enter our fab-boo-lous fancy dress competition!

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Newmarket Sausage Festival

Join us for our annual Newmarket Sausage Festival, for lots of sausage related fun, on Saturday 1st November 2025, 10 am to 2 pm, on Market Square, Newmarket.

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Halloween Weekend at Burwell Museum

Head to the Burwell Museum this Halloween, for a weekend of halloween themed fun on Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th October 2025, 10am – 4pm. You can expect to see Scavenger Hunt, Sensory Boxes, Crafts, Story Telling, Bone & Bug Man, Face Painting and lots more!

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Presents Galore

Returning for 2025, Presents Galore offers a fabulous range of gift, food and drink stalls in the stunning surroundings of Newmarket's Rowley Mile Racecourse.

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Henry Cecil Open Weekend

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Henry Cecil Open Weekend

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The Sport of Kings and a Sporting King come together at BUDDS racing auction on November 12 & 13 in Newmarket’s racing museum in partnership with Weatherby’s.

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Kinross Calls Time on a Remarkable Racing Journey

Marc Chan’s multiple Group 1-winning star Kinross has retired from racing and will enjoy a well-earned retirement at The National Stud in Newmarket.

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Let’s Celebrate National Sausage Week!

In celebration of National Sausage Week and Newmarket’s annual Sausage Festival on Saturday 1st November, some of our wonderful cafes and restaurants will be serving specially created sausage dishes on their menus during the preceding week (Monday 27th October to Sunday 2nd November).

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Group 1 – Winning Diego Velazquez Retired to the National Stud

The National Stud in conjunction with Sam Sangster Bloodstock are delighted to announce that the Prix Jacques le Marois [Gr.1] winner, Diego Velazquez, is retired and set to take up stud duties in 2026.

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A Banger of a Day: The Newmarket Sausage Festival

To celebrate Newmarket’s long association with the Newmarket sausage, the hometown of British horse racing will be staging its 4th annual Sausage Festival on Saturday 1st November from 10am to 2pm.

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Get Ready for a Spooktacular Halloween This October

Beware, beware as Spooky Season is here!
Halloween is just around the corner and the thrills and spills of the holiday season is descending upon Newmarket and the surrounding areas.

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Welcome to The Red Lion, Brinkley

It has been just over 18 months since George Talbot and his team took over The Red Lion at Brinkley.

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New Sponsorship with Watt to Wear Unveiled

Discover Newmarket – the tourism body at the heart of British horseracing – is delighted to unveil a new sponsorship with brand outfitter, Watt to Wear.