24 hours in Newmarket

You may be familiar with Newmarket as the home of horseracing, but did you know it’s a wonderful place to visit for a relaxing countryside getaway, and not just because we have the best spa in the area?

A short hop from Cambridge and just over an hour from London, Newmarket in Suffolk is the ideal location if you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Many of our guests enjoy combining their tranquil spa staycation with discovering the many tourist delights in the area.

Start your stay with our Spa Ritual Experience.  After checking in, enjoy a full day in the spa where you can fully relax and revitalise.  Enjoy all our luxurious ‘5 bubble’ spa-rated facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, steam room, sauna, experiential showers, and a rooftop hot tub – perfect for catching up!  Pausing during the day, you can also enjoy a delicious lunch & soft drink in the tranquil spa lounge.

As the evening draws in, seek comfort in the luxurious king room before tantalising tastebuds with a delicious dinner in our award-winning Squires restaurant.

After a luxurious overnight stay, you can choose from a whole host of interesting and exciting visitor attractions.  This includes:

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.

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 the 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.

Newmarket Nights  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 the summer months at Newmarket Racecourse.

Wild Tracks Activity Park in Newmarket boasts a multitude of activities for adults and children from age 7+.  There are junior quads and rally karts for kids plus Battlefield LIVE, Grand Prix races and Quad Safaris for older age groups.

Close by you can also enjoy days out to historic Cambridge including bike tours; the market town of Bury St. Edmunds; and leisure and sporting activities such as fly fishing at Earith Lakes Fisheries and falconry at The Owl Barn.

To book one of our spa days or breaks, visit our website https://www.bedfordlodgehotelspa.co.uk/

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

 

Love

Rebecca x