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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 William Haggas

Join us at Sommerville Lodge for an exclusive behind the scenes tour with seven times Classic winning trainer, William Haggas.

An Evening with Francesca Cumani and Sarah Kate Byrne

An exclusive evening in aid of Brooke, featuring Francesca Cumani in conversation with stylist Sarah Kate Byrne, alongside the collection of The British Sporting Art Trust and a handpicked shopping edit.

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National Stud Tour

Explore the 500 acre site on board our tour bus with an experienced guide taking you through the history of this working stud farm.

We Give You The Horse Exhibition

An exhibition of painting and sculpture by the Society of Equestrian Artists in partnership with the National Horseracing Museum.

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Henry Cecil Open Weekend

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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.

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Ipswich to Cambridge Rail Route to be Promoted as St. Edmund’s Line

The Ipswich to Cambridge rail line, which includes 11 stations including Newmarket, is to be promoted as St.

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The Ultimate Easter Family Fun Guide

Spring has finally arrived, and Easter is looking to be packed with egg-citing adventures for families looking to make magical memories.

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Plan Your Journey with Plug in Suffolk

Whether your car is temporarily off the road, you are planning a weekend escape, or you simply need flexible access to a second vehicle, Plug in Suffolk Car Clubs are aiming to transform the way residents think about travel.

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Welcome Tours for the First 100 New Town Residents

The tourism body Discover Newmarket is launching a new initiative with Newmarket Racecourses, extending a warm welcome to the first 100 new residents to move into the town this spring by offering an all-access, behind the scenes tour of the town’s historic racing landmarks.

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Ellen Chaloner: The First Woman Trainer in Britain in 1886

As we celebrate International Women’s Day (8th March 2025), we’re taking the opportunity to look back at a definitive time in history when Ellen Chaloner, a trailblazing trainer became the first woman to be given a permit to train horses by the Jockey Club in 1886.