Summer Saturdays
23rd June, 30th June, 21st July, 28th July, 4th August, 11th August and 18th August
Seven wonderful Summer Saturday afternoon fixtures in 2012 (plus the world class Saturday afternoon of the Piper Heidsieck July Festival) in the idyllic July Course surroundings are once again set to provide one of the region’s most popular summer days out.
The atmosphere is always very chilled and relaxed on the beautiful lawns and in and around the open-air bars and restaurants, yet there’s a surge of anticipation and excitement ahead of each of the highly competitive races that take place on the track during the afternoon.
The vivid colours of the jockeys’ silks, the thundering of the horses’ hooves past the grandstands, the enthusiastic shouts from the crowd, the thrill of a win if your horse comes home in front….they all go to make a day at the races something very special and quite unique, especially on a vibrant Saturday afternoon.
The July Course is Britain’s most popular summer racecourse amongst adults and it’s fantastic for kids too - every Saturday you’ll find a stack of entertainment, nearly all of it FREE!
The Garden Enclosure (also accessible to Premier and Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure racegoers, capacity permitting) has attractions like giant inflatable’s, a Punch and Judy show and a permanent children’s playground, while Rowley's Kids Club, which is free to join, will be operating on most of the Saturdays with the Club mascot, Rowley, there to entertain the youngsters.
So if you’ve enjoyed a great day with us in an adult group, why not come back again on another Saturday with the whole family? All children under 18 are admitted FREE on all racedays, except Summer Saturday's Live and Adnams Newmarket Nights, making it one of the best value family days out you can find.
The racing on the July Course Saturdays is always good quality, while the programmes on 30th June, 11th August and 25th August are high class with many of the races enjoying live TV coverage on Channel 4.
As well as a post-racing concert (click here for more information about our Steps concert) there’s an added attraction on the last Summer Saturday on 25th August as the historic Newmarket Town Plate, the world’s oldest surviving horse race, takes place after the last official race.
Instituted by Act of Parliament by Charles II nearly 350 years ago, it is believed to be the first race ever run under written rules anywhere in the world. It was first staged at the same time as Charles II took horseracing to America with the first track, also called Newmarket, built just outside New York.
For true amateur riders and run over three and three-quarter miles, this remarkable race sees those taking part compete for traditional prizes which include a pound of Newmarket sausages!
To download an entry form for the Newmarket Town Plate click here.
So get the dates for the July Course’s Summer Saturdays in your diary now, bring your family and friends along and enjoy one of the summer’s most pleasurable weekend experiences!
Ticket Prices:
| Standard | Telephone | Online | Discount Cut Off Date | |
| Premier Enclosure | £25 | £22.50 | £20 | 14 days before the event |
| G&P Enclosure | £16 | £14.40 | TBC | 14 days before the event |
| Rowley Enclosure | TBC | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Please note that the discount cutt off date is 14 days before the event.
