Christmas is the most magical time of year and Newmarket this Christmas is certainly getting into the spirit of things with loads of ways for you to get in the mood too!
Below we’ve listed some great things to do in Newmarket this Christmas – so what are you waiting for? It’s time to get festive!
Christmas Market
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th December
This fantastically festive market is taking place in at the Bill Tutte Memorial Square and the Guineas shopping centre and really does have something for everyone.
This huge selection of delights includes jewellery, Italian fashion, Thai food, Greek food, gourmet burgers, cultural gifts, artisan breads, handbags, watches, leather products, crystals and much, much more!
Christmas fun in the Clocktower Plaza
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th December, 10am-4pm
Join in all of the Christmas fun at the Clocktower Plaza where there will be a whole host of great events for all of the family, including a Victorian Santa’s Grotto, photos with Santa by the Clocktower, festive music, Christmas gifts or the kids, craft workshops, craft stalls, toffee apples and fairground rides!
Winter Wonderland
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th December, 11am-8pm
This year, Winter Wonderland is even bigger and better! There is a parade from The Severalls to the Memorial Gardens, an ice rink, fairground rides, Christmas market stalls, mulled wine, food stalls and live music. The perfect way for the whole family to get into the spirit of Christmas!
Tattersalls Christmas Concerts
Thursday 15th & Friday 16th December
Enjoy two classic Christmas Carol concerts at Tattersalls on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th December. The first is in aid of Racing Welfare and tickets are available from Tindalls, Racing Welfare and the Racing Museum. The second is in aid of the Rotary Club and tickets are available from Vernon Smith Carpets on the High Street.
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