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Newmarket is a market town and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, located 14 miles west of Bury St Edmunds and 14 miles northeast of Cambridge. In 2011 the parish had a population of 16,615.
As the home of horseracing there are an amazing selection of exciting tours and unique experiences to create lasting memories. Beautiful countryside has attracted visitors for centuries, explore the country paths, discover the historic rural pubs, relax in space, peace and quiet. For a truly cultural experience whilst staying in Newmarket, take ...
- Pat H. Aylesbury Vale, UK13 contributions. Exceptional museum. Exceptional museum with lots to see, almost too much to take in in one visit, well worth the price charged.
- Karen T. 5 contributions. Nice day, Food shocking. Had a wonderful day at the races, the track was lovely easy and simple betting and the atmosphere was great.
- MrsPrice71. Clifton, UK35 contributions. Good. * BUT*..... Took our 2 teens and their 2 mates here yesterday for 30mins karting and 60mins quad biking. They had a brilliant time and the staff were all very good.
- PandyPandora. Harpenden, UK 913 contributions. Moulton Packhorse Bridge - Suffolk. An extremely well preserved medieval bridge on the River Kennett in the middle of Moulton village near to Newmarket.
Newmarket, England. Newmarket, town, Forest Heath district, administrative and historic county of Suffolk, eastern England. It lies on chalk downland 70 miles (110 km) north of London. It is the home of the Jockey Club and has been celebrated for its horse races since the time of James I (reigned 1603–25); it is also known for the training of ...
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Explore Newmarket. Newmarket in Suffolk is the home of horseracing. It was once the sporting playground for royalty and is now home to over 3000 horses and boasts two racecourses. The racecourses host two of the five British Classic Races plus countless race days and the July Festival, one of the most glamourous events in the racing calendar.
The National Horseracing Museum. A fantastic state-of-the-art attraction, exquisite gallery of art and racehorse experience in the heart of Newmarket. The National Stud. Meet mares and foals, see stallions and learn about the workings of a thoroughbred stud farm. £15 per person. The Hallowed Gallops.
Newmarket has been associated with horses and racing since King James 1 arrived in 1605 and declared Newmarket the second capital of England. Successive royal family members came to appreciate the flat land as an ideal location for galloping their horses, King Charles 1 in particular.
