Discover Newmarket
Newmarket is world-famous as the home of British horse racing, with a legacy that stretches back over 300 years. From the historic Rowley Mile to the July Course, racing shapes the town’s identity, bringing tradition, prestige and a unique sense of occasion to everyday life. This heritage sits comfortably alongside modern living, creating a place that feels both timeless and alive.
Well Connected, Perfectly Balanced
Newmarket’s train station offers direct connections to Cambridge in just over 20 minutes and London Liverpool Street in around 1 hour 40 minutes. Whether you’re commuting, travelling or enjoying days out, it’s easy to balance work, leisure and home life without compromise.
Perfectly placed within Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, Newmarket opens the door to the wider region. Spend days exploring Cambridge’s historic streets, visit the market towns of Ely and Bury St Edmunds, or escape into the open countryside that surrounds them all. Here, everything feels within reach – while still feeling a world away.
Where Community and Countryside Meet
At its heart, Newmarket is a welcoming town built around community. Independent cafés, local shops, artisan butchers and delis line the historic high street, offering a slower, more considered pace of life.
Open green spaces and surrounding countryside invite walking, cycling and time outdoors, while well-regarded local schools make Newmarket a place where families can grow and settle.
Newmarket Leisure & Lifestyle
Home of British
Horse Racing
Explore historic gallops, royal connections and centuries of sporting tradition that have shaped the town’s global reputation.
Enjoy the Town’s Independent Scene
Newmarket’s high street blends history with modern living, home to independent cafés, artisan food shops and local favourites. The town’s independent spirit creates a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere.
Walk the Heath &
Open Countryside
Newmarket Heath is a defining feature of the town, offering wide open spaces, historic gallops and far-reaching views. Ideal for walking, running or cycling, it’s a place where everyday life slows down and the landscape takes centre stage.
Explore Local Trails
& Village Life
Beyond the town centre, a network of walking and cycling routes connects Newmarket to neighbouring villages and countryside. These gentle trails offer a chance to explore Suffolk’s rural character at a slower pace.
July Course &
Racecourse Gardens
The July Course is one of Newmarket’s most iconic landmarks, hosting some of the sport’s most celebrated summer fixtures. Even outside of race days, the surrounding Racecourse Gardens provide a peaceful setting for a stroll or picnic in open green space at the heart of the town.
Newmarket in Numbers
£250m
The horse racing and breeding sector contributes over £250 million annually to the local economy.
17k
Around 16,772 residents
(2021 Census)
3,500
Home to over 3,500 racehorses - that’s often more horses than people in training at times.
1.6m
Newmarket welcomes around 1.6 million day visitors each year, with overnight stays on the rise too.