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🏟️ Address: Newmarket Racecourse July Course, Barbara Stradbroke Avenue, Newmarket, CB8 0XE, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Driving is the most popular way to reach the venue because of its rural location and free car parking. If you’re looking to use public transport, connect at Newmarket town and take a shuttle bus or taxi to the racecourse.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Newmarket Racecourse July Course. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
There is an ample amount of public parking at the venue which is free for all attendees of the race meeting. Anyone parking on the verges approaching the July Course will be ticketed or have their vehicle towed. If you choose to park in Newmarket town centre, please do not park in private spaces or block driveways. Traffic around the course builds up at peak times, so early arrival is advised to avoid delays getting into the venue. The course also keeps its bars open after the last races on racedays in order to stagger racegoers exiting the course.
Accessible parking is available via Gate 4 for Grandstand & Paddock and Family Enclosure ticket holders. Premier or Grandstand & Paddock enclosure ticket holders should use Gate 2. If extra assistance is required from your car to the course entrance, car parking attendants can radio for a golf buggy.
Coach parking is free. Private Hire coaches should enter the racecourse via Gate 4 from A1303. Coach drivers must complete a Newmarket Racecourses Coach Driver Security Form. If a coach leaves the site and comes back for pick-up, the coach must be back in the car park no later than half an hour before the start of the last race.
A taxi rank is located outside the Premier Entrance 1, in front of the white car park. Newmarket taxis are recognisable for their black and yellow appearance.
There is a designated pick-up and drop-off area within the racecourse car parks for private hire cars and minibuses (15 seats or less). All vehicles using this area must enter the racecourse via Gate 2 and turn immediately right where they will be able to wait in designated waiting bays for 15 minutes. All vehicles must then exit via Gate 3 as there is a one-way system in operation. This area will be signed for pedestrians and vehicles.
For Newmarket Nights and Summer Saturday Live racedays (i.e. those followed by live music), the meeting point for all pickups, including private hire, is located via Gate 2 in the white car park outside Premier Entrance 1. It is best to ask your taxi driver to park up and meet you outside Premier Entrance 1 in person.
Cambridge is considered an affluent city and many of its central hotels reflect that. However, there is a full range of accommodation styles and prices to suit every taste and budget.
A range of food and drink options are available to buy at the course from the Premier Enclosure's Mozart's bistro on a first-come, first-served basis to the bars and street food outlets of the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure.
No food or drink can be brought into the hospitality, Premier, Champions Lawn, or Grandstand & Paddock enclosures. Picnics are popular and can be consumed in car parks or in the Garden Enclosure (when it is open). Alcohol can only be brought into the Garden Enclosure with a substantial picnic and is limited to one bottle of wine or Champagne per person or 4 cans of beer, cider, or pre-mixed aperitif per person.
There is a free shuttle bus service from Newmarket town centre and Newmarket Train Station on racedays. This service does not need to be pre-booked.
Outrider coach services can be booked when purchasing admission tickets. These services provide return travel from Cambridge Train Station, Bury St. Edmunds Train Station, and Ely (via Soham & Fordham) for most racedays, and from Royston Train Station for evening concerts.
The July Course can be reached by the Cambridge/Ipswich Line operated by Abellio Greater Anglia. Get off at Newmarket Train Station and take the free shuttle service from outside the train station to the racecourse.
The July Course is a 4.1 km (49 min) walk from the centre of Newmarket where you will find a range of shops, bars, and eateries.
There are several main entrances at the racecourse. Please use the signposted entry gate that matches your ticket e.g. Premier Entrance for Premier Enclosure ticketholders.
Ticket collection for Premier and Grandstand & Paddock Enclosures is located at Premier Entrance 2. Hospitality tickets can be collected at Premier Entrance 1. Garden Enclosure tickets can be collected from the turnstile entrance outside this enclosure.
Toilet facilities are located throughout the enclosures with main facilities by the Premier Entrance 2, by the Grandstand & Paddock Entrance, in the main stands, in the centre of the venue, in the Owners & Trainers Bar, and in the Garden Enclosure when it is operating.
Whether you're looking for a stylish hip flask, a cute teddy bear, some binoculars to enhance your racing experience, or an item of memorabilia, you can find a range of equine-themed items at The Jockey Club shop. Koobit may receive a commission from the supplier if you make a purchase, at no cost to you.
The July Course hosts a range of flat racing fixtures from June through August. Fixtures can be on a single day or they can last for several days, and each raceday will feature about 7 races and a wide range of entertainment, food, and drink off the track. The most famous fixture is the July Festival. You can see a full list of July Course events here.
The July Course ticket prices vary depending on a number of factors including the event, the enclosure the ticket is for, and the seller. For example, tickets for the Premier Enclosure offering greater access around the course will be more expensive than those for the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure. Similarly, Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure tickets may be more expensive on a July Festival raceday than at one of the smaller fixtures. Koobit compares ticket prices from primary and secondary sellers – just click through to an event and then click the Tickets tab for event-specific ticket information.
It is sometimes possible to buy tickets at the July Course on the day of the event. However, this is subject to availability on the day and you risk not being able to enter. Buying your ticket online is generally the most reliable and convenient way to secure your tickets and ensure you get the admission you want and know the price upfront.
The July Course offers an ample amount of public parking which is free for all attendees of the race meeting. Traffic around the course builds up at peak times, so early arrival is advised to avoid delays getting into the venue. See the July Course travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
As the July Course is in a rural area, there are limited hotel choices in the surrounding area, however, it is worth looking slightly further afield in nearby Cambridge. See the July Course hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near the July Course. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Gate opening times at the July Course vary by event, but usually open around 1-2 hours before the first race. For some events, you can find the gate opening time on Koobit by viewing the event’s Schedule tab. Timings should also be confirmed on your tickets when you receive them.
Newmarket Racecourse July Course has a capacity of approximately 20,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Barbara Stradbroke Avenue, Newmarket, CB8 0XE, United Kingdom.
