Newmarket
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Newmarket
Newmarket is set in rolling countryside in Suffolk, England, on the A14 between Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge, and is famous for being the world headquarters of flat horse racing and a centre for the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. It has two iconic racecourses, Rowley Mile Course and the July Course.
Charles II established the town’s reputation when he created a royal palace here which is today part of the National Horse Racing Museum.
A highlight of a visit to Newmarket is a tour of the early morning Gallops.
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Top Attractions in Newmarket
National Horse Racing Museum
The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three complementary… The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three…
National Horse Racing Museum
The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three complementary…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
Featured Events in Newmarket
Theatre Tour
Date: 7th Nov - 7th Nov 2026
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre designed by William Wilkins. Join… Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre designed by William Wilkins.…
The Snow Queen
Date: 8th Nov - 10th Nov 2026
Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytale… Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic…
Dick Whittington
Date: 28th Nov - 28th Nov 2026
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The Rachel Parris Songbook
Date: 25th Mar - 25th Mar 2027
The BAFTA-nominated comedian is back on the road, bringing some of her favourite songs from the… The BAFTA-nominated comedian is back on the road, bringing some of her favourite songs from…
Featured Businesses in Newmarket
Coopers Croft Vineyard
We are a small vineyard located between Newmarket and Bury st Edmunds in the village of… We are a small vineyard located between Newmarket and Bury st Edmunds in the village of…
Coopers Croft Vineyard
We are a small vineyard located between Newmarket and Bury st Edmunds in the village of…
National Horse Racing Museum
The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three complementary… The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three…
National Horse Racing Museum
The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three complementary…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
Relax and unwind in the heart of Suffolk at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa. Relax and unwind in the heart of Suffolk at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa.
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
Relax and unwind in the heart of Suffolk at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa.
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