Newmarket Town Council

Newmarket Summer Events Memorial Gardens
2024-07-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-22 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Memorial Gardens, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8AW, United Kingdom
Events taking place on:

25th July
8th August
22nd August

1PM – 4PM
Free: Face-painting, bouncy castle, magic show, arts and crafts and much, much more!
(suitable to Under 10s)

Newmarket Summer Events The Severals
2024-08-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Newmarket Severals, Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BP, United Kingdom
Events occurring on:

1st August
15th August

1PM to 4PM
Free: Rocket Drop, Up close magic, Climbing wall (1st), RPM bike trial display (15th), large fairground ride, and much, much more!
(suitable for 10+)

Newmarket Community Cinema
2024-08-19 18:45 - 22:00, 2024-09-16 18:45 - 22:00 | The Stable, High Street, Newmarket, 65 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8NA
The Newmarket Community Cinema will be showing a film only on a Monday evening once a month at The Stable, High Street, Newmarket.

Doors will now open at 6.45pm with the film starting at 7.30pm. Admission £6 including free refreshments:
The three films will be:

Monday, July 15th – The Boat That Rocked (2008) (15)
Monday, August 19th – Yesterday (2019) (12A)
Monday, September 16th – The Miracle Club (12A)

Email richardjbowler@outlook.com or call 01638 666810 for bookings.

Newmarket Jobs and Skills Fair
2024-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
Newmarket Jobs and Skills Fair
Tuesday 17th September
10am – 12pm
King Edward VII Memorial Hall

Twinning
2024-09-20 00:00 - 2024-09-22 23:59 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
Twinning brings communities together in a unique and very special way.
10 people from Newmarket visited Maisons-Laffitte & Mesnil-le-Roi in May 2023, including a representative from Newmarket Town Council. Our residents enjoyed a warm welcome and the French hospitality from their hosts, where new friendships were forged, and old friendships rekindled. The group visited the Racecourse, Maisons-Laffitte Castle, Saint Germain Castle and the Chateau of Breteuil.
On behalf of all the UK members and Newmarket Town Council, we would like to thank our French friends for their amazing hospitality and kindness.

Exchange visits take place in alternate years, and in 2024 Maisons-Laffitte & Mesnil-le-Roi will visit Newmarket with the added significance; this is the 70th anniversary – the oldest twinning link in the country.
We are always pleased to welcome new members. The aim is to encourage contact and friendship between individuals, groups and civic leaders in both towns. Also to organise educational, cultural, commercial and social contacts and visits of all kinds; like encouraging the use of the French language, – especially by young people, by visiting and staying with families in Maisons-Laffitte & Mesnil-le-Roi; so promoting Newmarket and its surrounding areas to the people in France and making visitors from there welcome in our town and homes.
Newmarket Town Council is keen to increase its activities and offerings. We are always looking for new and interesting ideas to unite our towns.
Some developments in the pipeline include:
– Establish a link between Newmarket Academy with a similar school in France
– Sports events
– Choir and church exchange trips
– Book exchanges between libraries
– Storytelling in French
New members bring fresh ideas and help to keep our twinning activities rich and exciting.
If you would like to join the Twinning or have any questions, please email events@newmarket.gov.uk
We invite you to visit the website of the French Twinning Association https://amisdenewmarket.fr/en/
Also, get the latest stories from Maisons-Laffitte. The best bilingual newspaper, reaching the community through English and French https://thesnippet.fr/
On Thursday 27th May 2021 the first virtual twinning event took place to celebrate the friendship between Maison-Laffitte/ Le Mesnil-le-Roi and Newmarket.
The event started with a short message of friendship from the mayors of all three towns, video presentations, and lively discussions among members.
If you would like to watch the event you can find the video on the official channel of Newmarket Town Council on YouTube.

Winter Wonderland
2024-12-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Memorial Gardens, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8AW, United Kingdom
Join us for Rides, Reindeer, Foods Trucks, Panto, Father Christmas and more!

Storytime with Santa
2024-12-23 11:00 - 14:00 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
Father Christmas will be reading some of his favourite stories in the Memorial Hall. A gift for every child. Join us and get ready for Christmas.

All aboard! Dive into the captivating history of the railway and explore its lasting influence in this engaging talk by Mike Lamport.
2025-01-21 19:30 - 21:00 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Born in Britain, gifted to the globe. On 27 September 1825, George Stephenson’s steam-powered Locomotion No. 1 travelled 26 miles between Shildon, Darlington and Stockton, carrying hundreds of passengers to great fanfare. It set in motion a train of events that changed the world forever.

Did you know that Newmarket once had three railway stations? The development of the railway profoundly influenced the town, shaping its growth and connectivity starting in 1836. From facilitating the transport of goods and people to enhancing its reputation as a hub for horseracing, the railway played a pivotal role in Newmarket’s history.

We are honored to welcome Mike Lamport, a distinguished railwayman from the Lamport family, recognised as the longest-standing cross-generational railway family, whose roots in the rail industry trace back to 1846. Mike will be sharing his insights on the rich history of the railway and the Railway 200 project. His deep connection to the railways offers a unique and invaluable perspective on this remarkable legacy.

You are warmly invited to join us for this fascinating historical talk about the railway, exploring its rich legacy and enduring impact.

Tea Dance
2025-01-24 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-28 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-04-25 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-05-23 13:00 - 15:30 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
Tea Dance 2025

Sepsis Awareness Talk
2025-01-25 14:00 - 15:30 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom

Tea Dance
2025-02-28 13:00 - 15:30

St George's Day
2025-04-19 | Newmarket Severals, Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BP, United Kingdom

VE DAY
2025-05-08 19:45 - 22:00

Newmarket Carnival 2025
2025-06-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Newmarket Severals, Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BP, United Kingdom

Summer Fun Thursday
2025-07-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Memorial Gardens, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8AW, United Kingdom

Summer Fun Thursday
2025-07-31 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Newmarket Severals, Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BP, United Kingdom

Summer Fun Thursday
2025-08-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-21 13:00 - 16:00 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom

VJ 80
2025-08-14 13:00 - 2025-08-16 16:00

Lumini
2025-09-11 12:00 - 2025-09-14 18:00 | Memorial Gardens, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8AW, United Kingdom

Model Railway Weekend
2025-10-31 14:00 - 2025-11-01 15:00 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom

Tea Dance
2026-01-23 13:00 - 15:30 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
