Leisure & Attractions

As the centre of Britain's Horse Racing industry, it house's over 2,500 racehorses, numerous Stables, the National Stud, animal research facilities, a world famous animal hospital, Tattersalls Auction Ring, The National Horseracing Museum and two Racecourse's with First Class Racing and ever popular 'Newmarket Nights' with Live Entertainment. However, the casual vistor could well pass through Newmarket without even noticing a horse.

For those of you wishing to explore further afield the area has an abundance of interesting attractions:

The City of Cambridge is situated just 12 miles away and is crammed with many interesting historic features including Churches, Colleges, Museums and cobbled streets. Open top bus tours of the city can be enjoyed when the weather permits. Cambridge is also the home of the only American Cemetery in the area.

The small Cathedral City of Ely is just 15 miles north of Newmarket, and is the home to one of the finest Cathedrals to be found in East Anglia.

The market town of Bury St Edmunds, 12 miles east of Newmarket, is where you are sure to find a bargin from the local Market, held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, or you may prefer to explore the famous Gardens and discover the ruins of the ancient Abbey that once stood on the historic site. The Floral Town of Bury St. Edmunds is not to be missed.

The World-renowned Imperial War Museum, Duxford is just 25 miles west of Newmarket and offers an insight into pioneering and inspiring aircraft from iconic Spitfires through to Concorde.

Why not take a leisurely drive around the surrounding Suffolk villages where there are plenty of picturesque sights to be seen, especially for budding artists following in John Constables footsteps. Villages not to be missed are Clare, Lavenham and Long Melford to mention just a few.

Whatever your needs, the Best Western Heath Court Hotel and Newmarket have just what you are looking for.