Well-known as the home of British horseracing, Newmarket is a fascinating place to visit, with the National Stud and the National Horseracing Museum being particular highlights. Time your trip to coincide with a day at the races to add even more excitement to your visit.
Newmarket Racecourse also plays host to Newmarket Nights, a series of after-race summer concerts attracting all the big names! For the 2026 line-up visit The Jockey Club.
Hyperion statue outside the Jockey Club
Photo courtesy of the National Horseracing Museum
Plaque at the railway station commemorating Charlie, the last railway horse
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Discover Newmarket is the official tourism service for Newmarket and the surrounding area. Find lots of inspiration for your visit on their website.