Last checked: 1 November 2026. Please confirm times, availability and event status with the organiser.
November 2026
11 November: Cheffins valuation day
Wednesday 11 November, 10am to 3pm | Antiques and collectables | National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket CB8 8EP | No charge.
Bring an item for a verbal valuation by Cheffins specialists. Visitors are seen on a first-come basis.
13 November: Thelwell Inspired Tiny Ponies
Friday 13 November, 10.15am | Creative play for ages 18 months to 4 years | National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket CB8 8EP.
Explore the galleries and make a tiny pony. Advance booking is essential; children need an accompanying paying adult or museum pass holder.
14 November: Newmarket Makers Market
Saturday 14 November, 9am to 3pm | Local makers and food | Market Square car park, behind The Guineas Shopping Centre.
Meet independent makers, bakers and craftspeople, with handmade gifts and regional produce to browse.
18 November: Racing memorabilia auction
Wednesday 18 November, from 10am | Sporting heritage and auction | John Lambton Room, National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket CB8 8EP | Free to attend.
BUDDS and Weatherbys bring racing artefacts and collectables together, from artwork and trophies to jockey silks.
20 November: Christmas lights switch-on
Friday 20 November, from 4.30pm; lights at 7pm | Community celebration | High Street and The Guineas, Newmarket.
Local school choirs and performers join the evening programme, with food stalls, a funfair and later shopping. Santa is due to switch on the lights.
21 November: Equine drawing masterclass
Saturday 21 November, 10.30am to 3.30pm | Art workshop | National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket CB8 8EP | £55, including drawing materials.
Nichola Eddery leads a practical horse-drawing session using John Wootton paintings as inspiration. Under-17s need a responsible adult.
27 to 29 November: Presents Galore
Friday 27 November, 4pm to 8pm; Saturday 28, 10am to 5pm; Sunday 29, 10am to 4pm | Christmas fair | Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket | Tickets from £6.
Browse gifts, food and drink while supporting the fair's nominated charities. The museum links to the organiser's ticket information.
December 2026
9 December: Carols at Tattersalls
Wednesday 9 December, 6.45pm; doors 6.15pm | Community carol concert | Main sales ring, Tattersalls, Newmarket | £8; under-12s free.
Newmarket Town Band and local school pupils perform at Racing Welfare's festive fundraiser. The organiser currently says tickets will go on sale soon.
11 December: Orson's Christmas Helpers
Friday 11 December, 10.15am | Creative play for ages 18 months to 4 years | National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket CB8 8EP.
Help Orson the Horse find missing presents and make festive antlers. Advance booking is essential, with a paying adult or pass holder accompanying each child.
12 December: Christmas at the Museum
Saturday 12 December, 10am to 4pm | Family festive activities | National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket CB8 8EP | Adults £6, children £4, under-3s free.
Enjoy seasonal crafts, stalls and carriage rides. Father Christmas's stable visit costs an additional £5 per child; under-3s cannot take the carriage ride. Annual passes do not cover this event.
12 December: Newmarket Makers Market
Saturday 12 December, 9am to 3pm | Local makers and food | Market Square car park, behind The Guineas Shopping Centre.
The final advertised makers market of the year offers another chance to buy gifts directly from independent craftspeople and food producers.
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