The home of horseracing extends a warm welcome to residents and visitors alike to join in with the festive celebrations. We have a great line up of family entertainment to make this Christmas extra special.
Christmas Lights Switch On – Friday 18th November
This annual event, organised by Love Newmarket, welcomes a host of local talent to the stage from 5pm, including a school choir from Brookes UK, dance group and musical performances from solo singers and bands.
The High Street will once again be transformed into a funfair for all ages, with local foodie businesses joining this year to offer a selection of festive delights. The lights Switch On will take place at 7pm with two nominated local heroes welcomed onto the stage to press the big button!
Come along and support this fantastic event which kicks off the festive season here in Newmarket.
For more information, click here.
A Jolly Sparkly Jingly Christmas Show – 2nd and 3rd December
There’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than by joining Newmarket Kings Theatre for their annual Christmas show! Returning this year in full spectacular ‘Jolly, Sparkly and Jingly’ fashion, this is a show with something for everyone.
Brought to you by their Young Nomads, expect an all singing, all dancing selection of songs, duets and company numbers from Christmas musicals, along with the traditional carols we know and love.
So why not join them for some mulled wine, a mince pie and and a Santa’s sack-full of Christmas spirit.
Winter Wonderland, Memorial Gardens – 9th to 11th December
This year, Newmarket will have its very own ice rink! Organised by Newmarket Town Council and supported by Star Radio, the synthetic rink will be open from 10 am to 4 pm across the weekend. Ice skates will be provided. Each ice-skating session will last 15 minutes, subject to demand, and ice skates are included.
But the magic does not stop there! The snow globe is back in the Memorial Gardens on the 10th and 11th December for a photo opportunity with non other than the man himself, Santa!
The Winter Wonderland will be enhanced with indoor and outdoor Christmas markets selling locally sourced food and drink, handcrafted gifts, and a carousel for children.
For more information, click here.
Carols in the Courtyard, Thursday 15th December
Welcome in the festive season with a selection of carols and seasonal songs at the National Horseracing Museum. Lead by the Kitchen Choir, come and join us in the atmospheric courtyard where you can sit back and enjoy the festive fayre accompanied by Christmas music.
The Tack Room will be serving hotdogs and warming mulled wine, The Bakery will be open to satisfy your sweet tooth, and our museum shop will be open until 8pm.
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Santa’s Workshop, Memorial Hall – Saturday 17th December
Enter the very special world of Santa’s Workshop, supported again by Star Radio. Create a decoration for your Christmas tree in glittering colours from the Santa’s Workshop collection. All materials are provided. Santa will check your creations and take a photo with you.
To top up the Christmas fun, there will be two family-friendly magic shows at 11.30am and 1.30pm to entertain children of all ages.
For more information, click here.
Whether you’re planning a lively office party, a cosy family gathering, or a glamorous night out, Newmarket’s iconic venues offer something truly magical.
Newmarket’s visitor economy continues to thrive according to the newly released 2024 Economic Impact of Tourism Report, commissioned by West Suffolk Council, which shows the total value of tourism is £84 million, up by 9% on the previous year and remains an important contributor towards the visitor economy.
The National Stud has confirmed 2026 fees for its five strong stallion roster headlined by new resident Diego Velazquez at £17,500.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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