Newmarket’s Rowley Mile Racecourse is a fantastic horseracing facility, hosting some of the most important flat races in the world. However, the futuristic design of its impressive grandstand belies its significant military past.
During World War II, the Rowley Mile Racecourse was an official RAF Bomber Command Airbase and the town played host to a number of RAF and USAF squadrons.
There was also a second airfield in nearby Snailwell which played a training role for Polish and Belgian air forces. Although no longer in military use, The Rowley Mile airfield is still operates to this day, albeit just for light aircraft… and certainly not on a race day!
Learn more about this brilliant racecourse on our Race Day Tour – click here.
25/04/2022
Newmarket’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
In celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Newmarket’s Town Council has organised a splendid, three day party and everyone is invited!
11/04/2022
Become an Annual Badge Holder at Newmarket Racecourses
This week sees the long awaited return of racing at Newmarket.
04/04/2022
Out and About this Easter
Easter is a lovely time of year with the expectation of warmer weather and lots of things to do.
Dynamic, entrepreneurial, driven and quite possibly mad!
Introducing Ben Cockhill of Stellar Catering, one of Newmarket’s great Covid success stories.
31/03/2022
Suffolk Walking Festival Returns
Tickets are now on sale for The Suffolk Walking Festival as it returns for its 14th instalment after a two year absence due to Covid.
17/03/2022
You’re Welcome at the Home of Horseracing
This week we join our tourism colleagues and businesses across the country in celebrating English Tourism Week.
15/03/2022
Special Treats for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day marks a special day in the calendar as we show our mums just how much they mean to us.
04/03/2022
Meet the new chef at Wavertree Coffee House
Discover Newmarket speaks with Stuart Drake, head chef at the newly, re-opened Wavertree Coffee House.
