Newmarket is home to the National Stud, a thoroughbred breeding operation and the only commercial stud farm in the UK to allow visitors behind the scenes. Over the years, the National Stud has bred and been home to some of horseracing’s greats, but that wasn’t always the aim.
It all began in 1915 when Lord Wavertree donated his entire bloodstock to the British Government with the intention of spearheading a breeding programme
that would supply high-quality lightweight cavalry horses for use in military campaigns. Quick advances in technology and warfare soon eliminated this need and the farm instead focused on the thoroughbred racehorse, which is still the case to this day.
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Newmarket may not have been shortlisted for the next stage of the UK’s inaugural Town of Culture competition, but local partners say the ambitious work undertaken to develop the town’s bid has created a strong foundation for future cultural projects.
Get ready for a sizzling day of family fun as the much-loved Newmarket Sausage Festival returns to Market Square on Saturday 26th September 2026, from 10am to 3pm.
The Debenhams July Festival Returns to Newmarket This July
One of the highlights of the British flat racing calendar is almost here as the July Festival returns to Newmarket’s beautiful July Course from Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th July.
The National Stud has opened its newly refurbished onsite café, now named The Lodge, marking a further step in strengthening its visitor offer.
Discover Suffolk’s New Wine Trail
Wine lovers looking for a new day out or weekend experience can now explore Suffolk’s growing wine scene through the newly launched Suffolk Wine Trail.
The historic town of Bury St Edmunds will be the venue for this year’s Suffolk Day on Sunday 21 June, also the UK’s longest day and Father’s Day.
A spectacular summer day of polo, family entertainment and fundraising in support of East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Looking for family-friendly activities during half-term? Then take a look at the events on offer in and around Newmarket – there is something for everyone!
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