Spending a day or weekend at Newmarket racecourse offers something for all the family. Whether you’re having a flutter on a race, enjoying a family fun day or attending a live music concert, it’s so very exciting. There are plenty of places to stay close to the action so you won’t have far to travel. Choose from cheap hotels, comfortable b&b establishments or self-catering holiday cottages.
Well known for its thoroughbred racing, breeding and training, it’s a horse lover’s dream. With so much to see and do, you definitely won’t have time to get bored. There’s the National Stud where mares and foals can be seen, racing yards and the famous gallops. To finish a hectic day off, how about dining in sumptuous restaurants?
CB8 7BX, Newmarket, Bury Road, Newmarket
Set amid rose gardens, this peaceful hotel has luxurious modern facilities and its architecture dates back to the 17th century. Excellent cuisine is served in the award-winning Squires Restaurant. Bedford Lodge has a first-class health... read more
CB8 8DY, Newmarket, Moulton Road
The privately owned Best Western Heath Court Hotel is 350 yards from Newmarket’s centre, and a 5-minute drive to Newmarket's two racecourses. The hotel boasts a restaurant, free parking, and 24-hour reception. Each room features... read more
CB8 8BA, Newmarket, 34 Warrington Street
Just 300 metres from Newmarket Railway Station, Byerley House offers cosy bedrooms with private facilities. Newmarket Racecourse is a 20-minute walk away. The individually designed bedrooms each have a private bathroom and tea and coffee... read more
CB8 8UG, Newmarket, Kingston Passage, Newmarket
Kings Hotel offers accommodation alongside a high-quality restaurant and cocktail bar which is open in the evenings only. There is free WiFi. The property is located just off Newmarket High Street, which features many bars,... read more
CB8 8SP, Newmarket, Bridge Street, Moulton
Located in Newmarket, 17 km from The Apex, The Packhorse Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 5-star inn offers room service, luggage storage space and free... read more
CB8 0EL, Newmarket, 29 Scaltback Drive
Situated in Newmarket, 2.4 km from Newmarket Racecourse, This is a self-contained garden room which features free WiFi access and free private parking. This room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a... read more
CB8 7PP, Newmarket, The Bell Inn Newmarket Road, Kennett
Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, The Bell Inn is situated on the outskirts of Newmarket, 6 km from The National Stud. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. For... read more
CB8 9JS, Newmarket, 38 Fairlawns
Located in Newmarket in the Suffolk region, The Cambridgeshire provides accommodation with free private parking. Featuring free WiFi, the units have a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. There is a private... read more
CB8 8AT, Newmarket, 15 Peterhouse Drive
Located in Newmarket, 1.8 km from Newmarket Racecourse, Amberleigh House Annex features free WiFi access and free private parking. The bedroom and lounge area have a flat-screen TV. There is a kitchenette equipped with a... read more
CB8 8DT, Newmarket, 29 Old Station Road
Stratford Apartment in Newmarket provides accommodation with free WiFi, 22 km from The Apex, 23 km from University of Cambridge and 25 km from Ickworth House. The property features inner courtyard views and is 33... read more
CB8 8JP, Newmarket, 134 High Street
Situated in Newmarket, 2 km from Newmarket Racecourse, White Hart, Newmarket by Marston's Inns offers a garden and bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel features a British restaurant. The rooms in the... read more
CB8 0EU, Newmarket, 4 King Edward VII Road
Guineas House offers accommodation in Newmarket, 2.5 km from Newmarket Racecourse. The holiday home is 3.4 km from The National Stud. This holiday home is equipped with 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen.... read more
CB8 9UP, Newmarket, 30 Station Road 1 The Courtyard, Dullingham
Situated near Newmarket, The Courtyard in the village of Dullingham offers accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a garden and a shared lounge. A full English breakfast is available each morning... read more
CB8 0AF, Newmarket, 138a Exning Road Newmarket
Eclipse Apartment No 1 is set in Newmarket, 23 km from University of Cambridge, 26 km from The Apex, as well as 28 km from Ickworth House. This property offers access to a patio, free... read more
CB8 0AF, Newmarket, 138b Exning Road Newmarket
Eclipse Apartment No 2 is located in Newmarket, 26 km from The Apex, 28 km from Ickworth House, and 33 km from Audley End House. The accommodation is 23 km from the University of Cambridge... read more
IP28 8HZ, Newmarket, The Golden Boar The Street, Freckenham
Set in Newmarket, 23 km from The Apex, The Golden Boar offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 26 km from Ickworth House, the hotel with free... read more
CB8 8JL, Newmarket, 101 High Street
Located in Newmarket, 22 km from University of Cambridge, The Jockey Club Rooms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. Located around 25 km from Ickworth House, the hotel... read more
CB8 0RD, Newmarket, Brinkley Road
Offering garden views, Bed and Breakfast accommodation near Brinkley ideal for Newmarket and Cambridge is an accommodation located in Newmarket, 30 km from The Apex and 30 km from Hedingham Castle. With free private parking,... read more
CB8 9EY, Newmarket, 146 High Street
Set in Newmarket, 22 km from University of Cambridge, 13 The Grosvenor, luxury flat, central Newmarket, offers accommodation with a terrace, free WiFi and a lift. This apartment is 32 km from Audley End House... read more
CB8 8DT, Newmarket, 21 Old Station Road
Boasting a garden and barbecue facilities, Cosy Studio offers accommodation in Newmarket with free WiFi and inner courtyard views. It is set 22 km from The Apex and provides bicycle parking. The apartment has 1... read more
CB8 0AF, Newmarket, 140 Exning Road
Situated 23 km from University of Cambridge, 26 km from The Apex and 28 km from Ickworth House, Eclipse Apartment No 4 offers accommodation set in Newmarket. This apartment features free private parking, bicycle parking... read more
CB8 0AF, Newmarket, 140 Exning Road
Situated 23 km from University of Cambridge, 26 km from The Apex and 28 km from Ickworth House, Eclipse Apartment No 3 features accommodation located in Newmarket. This property offers access to a patio, free... read more
CB8 0JB, Newmarket, 10 Mill Hill
Set 22 km from University of Cambridge, Suffolk pink house, Newmarket town centre offers a garden, barbecue facilities and accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The units come with carpeted floor and feature a... read more
CB8 0JB, Newmarket, 38 Mill Hill
Located in Newmarket in the Suffolk region, Mill House Townhouse has a patio. It features a garden, barbecue facilities, city views and free WiFithroughout the property. The holiday home is equipped with 6 bedrooms, 2... read more
CB8 0AB, Newmarket, 52-52A Exning Road
Located in Newmarket, within 23 km of University of Cambridge and 26 km of The Apex, Exning Residence provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who... read more
CB8 8HD, Newmarket, Armstrong Close
Set in Newmarket and only 23 km from The Apex, FREE parking, Central Location,1 Bedroom Apartment near Tattersalls offers accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment is 33 km... read more
, Newmarket, CB8 0GS
Boasting a garden as well as a terrace, Larry Curly & Moe! is set in Newmarket, within 24 km of University of Cambridge and 26 km of The Apex. All units are air conditioned and... read more
CB8 8UG, Newmarket, 87A High Street
Situated in Newmarket, Kings Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a garden and a bar. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle.... read more
CB8 8DB, Newmarket, 72 Ashley Road
Situated in Newmarket in the Suffolk region, 72 Ashley Road features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. 72 Ashley Road has a... read more
CB8 0AF, Newmarket,
Located 25 km from The Apex, 28 km from Ickworth House and 33 km from Audley End House, 160 Exning Road provides accommodation situated in Newmarket. The accommodation is 23 km from the University of... read more
From the moment you arrive you’re sure to get a warm welcome. If you need any information of how to get to this pretty market town, just ask your friendly hosts. Read more about this town in Suffolk which is about 65 miles north of the UK’s capital city of London.
Save Money – Get the Latest Deals
It’s highly advisable to book accommodation well in advance of your visit as it’s often snapped up very quickly. For some of the best deals around, click online and do a little research. Staying near the track means you can spend more time at the course. Go behind the scenes, meet professional trainers and the people who are dedicated to taking care of the animals.
Guided tours can be arranged for individuals and groups or you can request an exclusive itinerary for your party. Staying in affordable hotel rooms or bed and breakfast means you will have more cash to spend. Featured on the internet are what to wear, directions, where to park, public transport as well as a map and spectator guide.
Enjoy private hospitality, walk in restaurants, pre-booked restaurants and outdoor picnic areas. With something for everyone, don’t delay make that reservation soon. During your stay, if you want to venture further afield to Bury St Edmunds, Ely or Cambridge for instance, there are excellent rail and road links too.
For a day or weekend, take the opportunity to get involved with this fascinating town and its most famous racing circuit. There are lots of festivals taking place throughout the year like the Craven Meeting, the QIPCO Guinea Meeting, the Moet & Chandon July Meeting and the Cesarewitch Trial Day to name but a few. For the latest news of what’s going on, check out Facebook and Twitter where you can read about updates and offers.
To save even more money, find out about gift cards and restaurant packages. Spending time cheering on your rider all the way to the finishing line. What a way to let your hair down, relax and have some fun. In fact once you’ve been a spectator you’ll want to return time and time again. Enjoy the experience and count those winnings!
Nearest Train Station ?
Newmarket rail station is the nearest train station 1.1 miles away from the tracks. Train services run from London Kings Cross and London Liverpool Street Station to Cambridge, Stansted Airport and Ipswich where onward connections by rail or road can be made to Newmarket.
From Cambridge train station a courtesy bus links direct with the racecourse.
By Car
The A11 and A14 provide easy access from the major cities of East Anglia and from the M11 and A1 / M1.
From London
From London you have to take the M11 and exit at Junction 9 to take the A11 dual carriageway. Leave the A11 at Six Mile Bottom and follow the road to Newmarket. The A1 is helpful from the North and South, and the A14 links Felixstowe with the M1 and M6.
By Bus – Coach
A return coach service is operated on racedays to and from the racecourse from Cambridge train station and outside the Robin Hood pub at Cherry Hinton.
Shuttle Service from Town Centre
A complimentary shuttle service is provided on all race days. Shuttles run between Newmarket Town Centre and the course starting approximately two hours before the first race with pick-ups at Hughes Electrical Store, The Guineas Shopping Centre and Newmarket train station.
By Plane
The closest airport is Cambridge CBG Airport.
Other airports within close vincinity are London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London Southend Airport, and Norwich International Airport (NWI).
Name : Newmarket Racecourses
The Racecourse is located in the town of Newmarket in Suffolk England UK, which is a small attractive market town situated on the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border just 20 minutes from Cambridge in England, Bury St. Edmunds and Ely. The town is world famous as being the home of Horseracing. The complex is also home to a wide range of training facilities and racing organizations.
This complex is home to 2 courses ; the Rowley Mile (used in Spring and Autumn) and July Course (in summer). Both are used for flat racing only. The track hosts 9 of British racing’s 32 annual Group 1 races.
Address : The Links, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0TG, England, United Kingdom
Postcode district : CB8
Sat Nav Postcodes : Rowley Mile – CB8 0TF July Course – CB8 0XE
Region : East of England
County : Suffolk
Tel : +44 1638 675500
Founded in 1667
Main Races : QIPCO Guineas Festival in May, July Festival in July, and Cambridgeshire Festival Meeting in September.
Nearest Hotels : in Newmarket, Burwell, Balsham, Freckenham, Swaffham Bulbeck, Stow cum Quy and Cambridge UK.
National Horseracing Museum : found in the centre of Newmarket. The museum tells you the history of horse racing through the ages.
The National Stud : it gives you an excellent insight to the horse breeding world. A visit includes seeing the gallops, a trainer’s yard, a tour round newmarket and surrounding area.
Wild Tracks : park offering attractions such as Karting, quad treks, 4×4 rides, archery, and shooting.
King’s College Chapel in Cambridge : visit this imposing chapel and the college grounds. King’s Chapel is famous for the Christmas concerts which are held there every year.
Imperial War Museum Duxford : great experience for anyone interested in aviation and the war. It is a huge air Museum with many exhibitions across seven different hangers.