Nestling on the Suffolk-Cambridgeshire border at the gateway to the East of England, Newmarket is both the historical home and the current powerhouse of British horseracing.

It was at Newmarket that Britain's first race was run under written rules more than three centuries ago; where Charles II rode his own horse to victory in a race; and where countless champions of the turf have dazzled racegoers from all over the world with their speed, brilliance and majesty.

Today Newmarket is thriving, with the modern and imposing Rowley Mile Racecourse, the true "Course of Champions", boasting world class racing and facilities and the stunningly picturesque July Course offering its own unique brand of entertainment over the summer months.

Fixtures 2010

Spring at The Rowley Mile

14th Apr 15th Apr 1st May 2nd May 13th May
14th May 15th May 28th May 29th May 30th May

Summer at The July Course

18th June 19th June 25th June 26th June 7th July
8th July 9th July 16th July 17th July 23rd July
24th July 30th July 31st July 6th Aug 7th Aug
13th Aug 14th Aug 27th Aug 28th Aug  

Autumn Weekend

17th Sept 18th Sept 30th Sept 1st Oct 2nd Oct
15th Oct 16th Oct

Final Meeting

29th Oct 30th Oct

Getting there

Set on the Suffolk / Cambridgeshire borders, on the outskirts of the town centre and surrounded by training gallops and heathland, the Rowley Mile and July Racecourses are just 12 miles from Cambridge and 60 miles from London.

By Road
The A11 and A14 provide easy access from the major cities of East Anglia and from the M11 and A1 respectively.

Travelling from London
M11 exit at junction 9 for the A11. Exit at A1304 for Newmarket. The July course is on the first roundabout to the left. The Rowley Mile Racecourse is straight over the first roundabout, follow that road (signposted for Newmarket town centre) the turning is after approx. one mile on the left.