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.
Stories & Inspiration from Newmarket
Come Hungry to the Brecks for wellness
Posted: 1st Sept 2026
Come Hungry to the Brecks for wellness, for relaxation and a quieter pace of life. Come to the… Come Hungry to the Brecks for wellness, for relaxation and a quieter pace of life. Come to the…
Come Hungry to the Brecks for wellness
Posted: 1st Sept 2026
Come Hungry to the Brecks for wellness, for relaxation and a quieter pace of life. Come to the…
Where to see great art in East Anglia
Posted: 11th Mar 2026
You don’t have to travel to London to see great art – there are fabulous galleries and exhibitions…
Things not to miss in East Anglia
Posted: 10th Mar 2026
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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
Newmarket Sausage Festival
Date: 26th Sept - 26th Sept 2026
Get ready for a sizzling day of family fun as Newmarket Sausage Festival returns to Market Square Get ready for a sizzling day of family fun as Newmarket Sausage Festival returns to Market…
Theatre Tour
Date: 15th Oct - 15th Oct 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.…
Romeo & Juliet
Date: 14th Sept - 15th Sept 2026
Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn. Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn.
Red Robin’s Winter Song
Date: 28th Oct - 28th Oct 2026
Join us for a tale that will warm hearts, spark imaginations, and leave your little ones singing… Join us for a tale that will warm hearts, spark imaginations, and leave your little ones…
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…
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…
The Packhorse Inn
The Packhorse Inn sits at the heart of its community. A stroll away from the medieval bridge that… The Packhorse Inn sits at the heart of its community. A stroll away from the medieval bridge…
The Packhorse Inn
The Packhorse Inn sits at the heart of its community. A stroll away from the medieval bridge that…
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…
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