Visit the headquarters of British horse racing
Situated in Newmarket, Suffolk, Newmarket Racecourse is a 45,000-capacity racecourse that hosts two of the UK's five classic races, the 1,000 Guineas and 2,000 Guineas.
Newmarket itself is known as the headquarters of British horse racing. You'll find Palace House, the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing, just minutes from the racecourse, as well as The National Stud and Tattersalls.
Eat your way around the world in Newmarket
For a small town, Newmarket is big on flavour. It's home to a huge range of restaurants, cafes and takeaways serving everything from Turkish to Thai.
Try Montaz for sophisticated Indian dining, or Hmmburger for freshly-made burgers with a variety of vegetarian options, too. Want something more traditional? Treat yourself to a vintage afternoon tea at Nancy's Teashop.
A day trip to Cambridge
Newmarket sits just outside of Cambridge, so you're only a half-hour journey from this beautiful city. Spend the morning touring the historic university colleges, including King's College, famous for its stunning chapel.
In the afternoon, head to one of the city's museums, like the Fitzwilliam, or hire a boat and row down the River Cam for an afternoon of complete tranquility.
Looking for a cheap hotel Near Newmarket Racecourse? Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road Hotel is perfectly placed between the racecourse and the city centre. Alternatively, try Travelodge Barton Mills Hotel, close to Bury St Edmunds and Thetford Forest Park.