Welcome to Newmarket, the Home of Horseracing

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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.

Winter Wander Walks

Gather friends and family and join our Discover Newmarket guide for a wander around the streets of Newmarket. Find out some fascinating facts along with some snippets of gossips from the past and find out just why we are known as the home of horseracing.

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Afternoon Tea with Father Christmas

Don't miss your chance to have Afternoon Tea with the big red man at Nancy's Tea Rooms this December. Check out the dates and book your visit today!

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An Audience with Felix Francis - 8th December

Calling all Dick Francis fans! Join us for an Audience and Book Signing with Felix Francis on the launch of his latest crime novel Iced. Aptly located at the illustrious Jockey Club Rooms, which featured in many of the Dick Francis novels.

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Christmas Carols at the Museum

Come and find the Christmas spirit by joining in with the free Carol Concert at the National Horseracing Museum on Thursday 9th December.

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26/11/2021

The Yellow Brick Road Christmas Family Trail

Join Dorothy on Newmarket’s Yellow Brick Road for a Christmas Adventure!

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17/11/2021

Christmas in Newmarket 2021

With fingers crossed and an air of caution, it looks like this Christmas will be returning to near normal and, in any case, certainly better than what we all endured in 2020.

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08/11/2021

Happy St Edmunds Day!

Did you now that Bury St Edmunds, a beautiful historic town, just 14 miles from Newmarket, takes its name from Edmund, the original Patron Saint of England and King of East Anglia?

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Christmas Lights Switch On In Newmarket

This year Love Newmarket is pleased to bring back the annual Christmas lights switch on which will happen at 7 pm on Friday 19th November.

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15/10/2021

What’s Spooky in Newmarket this Halloween!

Why do we dress up and get all spooky each year around the 31st October?

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13/10/2021

Newmarket Family Treasure Hunt

The Newmarket Family Treasure Hunt is a new initiative aimed at encouraging families to spend some time together outdoors, potentially winning a prize for their efforts.

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14/09/2021

Celebrating World Sake Day

World Sake Day or “Nihonshu no Hi” is a significant day in the Japanese calendar with celebrations held annually on 1st October.

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Newmarket Gold Season

The Newmarket Gold Season is a four-week period stretching across September and October encompassing the autumn highlights for town’s racing and breeding industry; the time of the year when Newmarket becomes the hub for the international horse racing industry.