Here’s a list of our top picks for a truly spooktastic Halloween in Newmarket!
Halloween at the National Stud
Head over to the National Stud for a Halloween in the company of past racing greats and potential stars of the future! The leaves are beginning to turn to a beautiful golden brown on the grounds of the stud so there really is no better time to visit this beautiful place.
There is also a special Halloween colouring competition being held at Wavertree’s Coffee Shop – perfect for entertaining your little monsters!
Tours run twice daily throughout the half-term break at 11:30 and 14:00 and you can take advantage of a fantastic family discount! Click here for more information.
Halloween Encounters Woodland Walk
There is plenty of half-term fun to be had at Lanwades Park, home of the Animal Health Trust, with their Halloween Encounters Woodland Walk! Collect your instructions from the visitor centre, follow the walk and gather the information to collect your prize!
Dressing up is optional, but strongly encouraged!
The Halloween trail will run from 24th-28th October, click here for more information and contacts.
The Final Meeting
Celebrate Halloween in Newmarket with Newmarket Racecourses at the Final Meeting! Not only can you enjoy all the excitement of the very last meeting of the season, but there is also loads of spooktacular entertainment for all the family to enjoy, including a face painter, bouncy castle, trick or treat trail, inflatable slide and fancy dress competition!
The Big Halloween Bash takes place at the Rowley Mile Racecourse on 28-29 October, click here for more information.
Newmarket Ghost Walk
Discover the spooky side of Newmarket with the super scary Newmarket Ghost Walk! Your guide will be CJ Romer, star of TV shows such as Most Haunted, Ghosthunters and the Great British Ghost Tour! After you have explored the chilling history of our town, you can enjoy a drink and Q&A with CJ, all included in the price of your ticket!
This exclusive tour takes place on Monday 31st October from 7:30-10pm.
21/11/2023
Six ways to get in the Christmas spirit
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, especially in Newmarket where we’ve been busy planning festive fun for everyone.
14/11/2023
Five of the tastiest afternoon teas
On a brisk autumn day, there are few better ways to get cosy than with a piping hot cup of tea.
07/11/2023
We are hiring!
THIS POSITION HAS NOW CLOSED.
Job Opportunity: Marketing Executive
Discover Newmarket is the official tourism body for Newmarket and the surrounding area.
06/11/2023
Everyone’s welcome in Newmarket
We’re working hard to make Newmarket a more inclusive and accessible place – we want everyone to have a fantastic time in the home of horseracing.
02/11/2023
Newmarket Christmas Lights Switch On!
Join us for this year’s ‘Christmas Lights Switch On’ on Friday 17th November, with the fun starting at 4.30pm!
20/10/2023
Dine out on sausages all week with our Sausage Safari!
In celebration of Newmarket’s annual Sausage Festival on Saturday 4th November, some of our wonderful cafes and restaurants will be serving specially created sausage dishes on their menus during the preceding week (28th October to 4th November).
16/10/2023
Discover Newmarket is recruiting!
PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION HAS NOW CLOSED
Sales and Tours Co-ordinator
Discover Newmarket is the official tourism body for Newmarket and the surrounding area.
11/10/2023
The Annual Newmarket Sausage Festival is Back!
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 the second year on Saturday 4 November.
