With summer fast approaching, we thought we would bring together a snapshot of the wonderful festivals, events and exhibitions that are happening in and around Newmarket. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy so get your diaries out and start making those summer plans.
Abbey Celebrations 2022 – May onwards
A year of celebrations has been planned for 2022 in Bury St Edmunds to mark 1,000 years since the founding of the Abbey of St Edmund by King Canute. One of the highlights over the summer is the monthly changing display of sculptures in the crypt within the Abbey ruins, where the shrine of St Edmund would have stood. These amazing pieces of art are well worth visiting. Learn more here.
Art Unequalled Exhibition – 11th and 12th June
One of the region’s best loved art exhibitions is back. Art Unequalled is an established event in nearby Ely, showcasing a wide range of high quality handmade work presented direct from the maker. Come and meet inspirational artists and watch them demonstrate their crafts. With artworks from £5 to £2,000, there is something for everyone!
Click here for more information.
The Cambridge Club Festival – 11th and 12th June
If music is more your thing then come and boogie at the feel-good festival featuring Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers and CHIC, The Jacksons, TLC, Level 42 and many more – plus comedy, family fun and more. This is a summer celebration to remember. Find out more here.
Crowns and Gowns II Exhibition, Ely Cathedral – 30th June to 11th August
The sequel to one of the most popular exhibitions ever held at the magnificent Ely Cathedral. Featuring costumes from films which used UK Cathedrals as a location. The exhibition will include the famous official replica of the Queen’s Coronation dress commission by Harrods in 2012 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. This dress was famously worn by Claire Foy at Ely Cathedral for the sumptuous Netflix drama, The Crown. Click here to find out more.
Mad Hatters Music Festival – 1st July to 3rd July
Three days, 2 stages and 22 bands! This is going to be one special music festival set within the beautiful fen countryside. Expect amazing children’s activities, wonderful street food, a wellness area, eco-stalls, drinks bar, neon disco, demonstrations and storyteller. Make a whole weekend of it and book your pitch or cabin at this themed camping and glamping site or just purchase day tickets.
July Festival, Newmarket Racecourse – 7th to 9th July
Summer isn’t summer in Newmarket without the July Festival. The eyes of the world descend to the picturesque July Course for the Moet and Chandon July Festival. Three days of world-class flat racing and fabulous fashion. Check out the full range of hospitality packages available and make this event extra special.
Party at the Palace 2022, National Horseracing Museum – Saturday 23rd July
Back by popular demand, once again step back in time and immerse yourself in the decadence of the restoration period. The Museum comes to life with a multi-sensory, living history event, recreating the era through re-enactment, sights, sounds, tastes and smells. Join in with some country dancing and have fun with the 17thcentury games. An event for all the family to enjoy.
Newmarket’s Soap Box Derby – Sunday 28th August
We simply love this quirky event as teams race down the Soapbox course (aka Warren Hill) with much creative hilarity. This year the track has been extended and will have five new, exciting jumps. We can’t wait to see how the many teams tackle these new challenges in their bid for soap and glory. Come and join the fun and cheer on the brave (or do we mean fool hardy!).
Click here to find out how you could take part.
For more ideas of what is on this summer, check out our What’s On page.
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Lonely Planet features East Anglia as must visit place in the world 2025
Lonely Planet, the renowned travel guide book publisher, has chosen East Anglia as one of their top 30 must-visit places in the world to see in 2025 – and the only one in the UK!
17/10/2024
Dine out on sausages all week with our Sausage Safari!
In celebration of Newmarket’s annual Sausage Festival on Saturday 2nd November, some of our wonderful cafes and restaurants will be serving specially created sausage dishes on their menus during the preceding week (26th October to 3rd November).
14/10/2024
Our Annual Sausage Festival Returns this November!
From royalty to the hard-working groom, sizzling Newmarket Sausages are every race-goer’s favourite, and to mark the long-tradition of this award-winning street food, the annual Newmarket Sausage Festival returns for its third year running on Saturday 2nd November.
19/09/2024
Newmarket gets ready for an action-packed Henry Cecil Open Weekend
Visit Newmarket on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September
The Henry Cecil Open Weekend will take place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September, giving visitors the rare chance to see behind the scenes at British horseracing’s HQ and visit some of the country’s best known training yards.
16/08/2024
Did you know it’s Afternoon Tea Week?
Afternoon Tea Week takes place from 12th – 18th August this year, and provides us with the perfect opportunity to celebrate the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea.
29/07/2024
School’s Out for Summer!
The end of the school year is here, and the summer holidays are ahead of us.
19/07/2024
Places for a Summer Drink
Summer has finally graced us with the sunshine that we’ve all been longing for, so finding the perfect place to enjoy that ice cold drink is paramount.
