Things to do

If you love live music from some of the world’s most loved singers and bands, the Newmarket Nights should be a firm entry on your calendar. The series of concerts is held throughout June, July and August at Newmarket Racecourse, just two miles from the Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, the only four star hotel in the town and over...

Discover Newmarket offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at racing’s headquarters to see the equine stars at work and learn about the fascinating history, heritage and culture of the town. Our expert guides deliver tours for groups and individuals which can be organised for a halfday, full-day or longer.   Tours include visits to various racing yards,...

Explore from your base at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, just 15 miles from Cambridge A stay at Bedford Lodge Hotel in Newmarket offers its guests a taste of the history of the area in so many ways. From the hotel’s beginnings as a hunting lodge for the sixth Duke of Bedford, to the region’s renown as the home of...

Explore from your base at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, just 14 miles from Bury St Edmunds Suffolk is an area with a rich and colourful history. So many things that have become part of the national way of life have their origins in the county. In the case of Bedford Lodge Hotel in Newmarket, the area and the original...

The National Horse Racing Museum is situated in the remains of Charles II’s sporting palace and stables and spans five acres in the heart of Newmarket. It comprises three complementary attractions; the new National Horseracing Museum, a National Art Gallery of British Sporting Art, and a chance to meet former racehorses, in the flagship yard of Retraining of Racehorses. There is...

You can’t beat the tranquillity of fly fishing… one man and his rod in beautiful surroundings. Just the pleasure of being there and all the better for getting a catch! The 12 acre trout lake is fully stocked and contain both Rainbow and Brown Trout ranging from 2lb to double figures, pike fishing is also available during the winter months...

For what they promise to be a ‘day out you’ll never forget’, The Owl Barn at Stonham Aspel offers hands-on activities and experience days designed at the East Anglian Academy of Falconry. If you’ve ever wanted to find out more about Birds of Prey well now’s your chance to get up close and personal with these magnificent predators! Witness the...

The only tour of Cambridge that takes you along the river to see the college boathouses, the University Real Tennis Club and the best spot in town to photograph Kings College Chapel. There’s an emphasis on having fun whilst seeing as much of the city as possible. They have a choice of tours that include the City, Grantchester and River...

Wild Tracks Activity Park in Newmarket boasts a multitude of activities, they truly have something for everyone! Get ready for pure adrenalin junkie heaven… For children from age 7+, there are junior quads and rally karts – enjoy a fast and intensive driving experience whilst tearing around their dedicated Newmarket off road track! Suitable for all, 4×4 off road rides...