We all love racing, whatever the time of year, temperature or weather, but when the sun is shining and the mercury is high it really does make a positive difference. That’s why we can’t wait until the beginning of the summer racing at the Adnams July Course!
It all kicks off on 10th June with the Animal Health Trust Charity Race Day and will continue throughout the summer with the magnificent July Festival, many fun family days out and not to mention the Newmarket Nights featuring some amazing artists!
Below we have outlined exactly what is on over 2017’s summer racing at the July Course so that you can plan ahead and make sure you don’t miss a moment of the action!
10th June | 11:55-18:25 | Summer Saturday: Animal Health Trust Charity Race Day
23rd June | 15:50 | Little Mix – Newmarket Nights
24th June | 12:10-18:55 | Summer Saturday – Heroes Day
29th June | 12:00-18:20 | Throwback Thursday (An Afternoon of Racing)
30th June | 15:30 | The Jacksons 50th Anniversary – Newmarket Nights
1st July | 12:10-18:35 | Summer Saturday – Sports Day
13th-15th July | The Moet & Chandon July Festival
21st July | 15:40 | Culture Club – Newmarket Nights
22nd July | 12:10-18:30 | Summer Saturday – Great British Summer Day
28th July | 15:40 | Texas – Newmarket Nights
29th July | 12:00-18:25 | Summer Saturday – Countryside Day
4th August | 15:30 | James – Newmarket Nights
5th August | 12:15-18:45 | Summer Saturday – Great British Picnic Day
11th August | 15:35 | Chase & Status DJ Set – Newmarket Nights
12th August | 12:05-18:30 | Summer Saturday – Royal British Legion Day
18th August | 15:30 | Olly Murs – Newmarket Nights
19th August | 12:15-18:35 | Summer Saturday – Horseplay
25th August | 12:00-18:30 | Family Fun Day – Feel Good Friday
26th August | 11:50 | Jess Glynne – Summer Saturday Live
Why not make your day at the races extra special with our Race Day Tour? You’ll enjoy exclusive access to the legendary Newmarket Gallops, a visit to the fantastic National Heritage Centre, a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the racecourse and entry to the premier enclosure all included within the ticket price!
The race day tours take place on selected dates throughout this year’s summer racing at the July Course, so if you’re interested, click here to see what dates are available, or give us a call on 0344 748 9200.
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