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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28/08/2020
Visit our corner of Unexplored England
We invite you to discover the internationally renowned town of Newmarket, the Home of Horseracing.
20/08/2020
Enjoy Summer Safely this Bank Holiday
Who would have guessed that our traditional August Bank Holiday would be particularly special this year – being the only bank holiday we’ve had out of lockdown!
01/08/2020
Eat Out to Help Out
So how can you make the most of this offer and what is it all about?
16/07/2020
Come Stay with Us
One of the best parts about a weekend away or short break has got to be the accommodation.
07/07/2020
We’re Going on a Monster Hunt!
Newmarket’s town centre is gearing up for a new family fun interactive trail this summer to help support the NHS as well as give families a safe reason to return to the High Street.
25/06/2020
Be Prepared and Know Before You Go
Summer is well underway and with the news that our tourism and hospitality businesses can re-open, many of us are looking forward to taking our first steps back to embrace the “new normal”.
10/06/2020
New ideas for Father’s Day
Like so many celebrations this year, Father’s Day might have to be celebrated slightly differently but hey, we are getting used to that.
04/06/2020
Welcoming you back to Visit Suffolk
The recent relaxing of the lockdown rules has enabled wider enjoyment of outdoor spaces and we soon hope that the re-opening of our accommodation providers, restaurants and attractions will follow.
