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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

Come along to the National Horseracing Museum on Thursday 31st October, for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun. Help find our resident miniature Shetland pony, Kizzy, who has been captured by the ghosts of Palace House. Follow our magical mystery trail around the grounds of the Museum, and collect the ingredients along the way to help break the spell to bring Kizzy back!

Presents Galore

Returning for 2024, Presents Galore offers a fabulous range of gift, food and drink stalls in the stunning surroundings of Newmarket Racecourse, Spend the weekend soaking up the festive atmosphere whilst crossing off your gift lists with free return visits across all three days.

Newmarket Sausage Festival

Join us for our annual Newmarket Sausage Festival, on Saturday 2nd November 2024, 10am to 2pm, on Market Square, Newmarket. Expect a whole host of sausage themed activities, competitions and themed stalls to celebrate our long association with the Newmarket sausage.

Public Tours of the National Stud

Guided tours of the impressive National Stud re-opens for the season in mid-February. Running until the end of October, tours are available to book every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with private and group options available. Come and see the resident stallions, meet the visiting mares and their foals and find out what goes on behind the scenes in making potential future champions of the turf.

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