Living in our new houses or apartments for sale near Newmarket means you'll have plenty of amenities on your doorstep. The spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel is the perfect spot for some R&R. Here, you can also indulge in a meal at the two AA rosette Squires Restaurant. Elsewhere, The Jockey Club Rooms are famous for their delightful afternoon teas. The town itself is home to cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars, so you won't be short of food and drink options. The National Horseracing Museum showcases the area's rich equine history and allows visitors to meet retired racehorses. Residents can seek family fun at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village & Country Park where you can enjoy interactive exhibits and activities.
Newmarket is also known for its Yellow Brick Road, a family-friendly towpath for walkers and cyclists that helps residents get out and about. However, if you prefer something more strenuous, the local tennis clubs and Newmarket Leisure Centre are ideal. Alternatively, you can tee off at golf courses such as Links Golf Club or, once the racehorses have taken their daily exercise, you can enjoy panoramic views from the 2,500-acre Gallops.
Many locals embark on day trips to Woodditton, Dalham, Cheveley and other villages within 10 miles of our new build homes in Newmarket. These spots are ideal for anyone wanting to see more of the Cambridgeshire and Suffolk countryside as there are plenty of walking and biking trails you can follow.
Getting around
Our new houses and apartments for sale offer great transport links around Suffolk, and to cities like Cambridge. The Silicon Fen capital is 30 minutes away by car or a train from Newmarket station takes 20 minutes. Newmarket train station is an eight-minute drive or 40-minute walk from our new housing development.
Bury St Edmonds can also be reached in under 30 minutes by car or less than 20 minutes by train. This makes Hatchfield Farm a great option for commuters. And, if you want to drive to central London, you can do so in as little as one hour and 40 minutes via the M11. Cambridge City Airport is a 25-minute drive, while London's Stansted Airport is 40 minutes away in the car.
A trip to the shops
The town centre has a range of shops, many of them independents, making it a great spot for buying gifts and one-off gems. It's a scenic shopping spot, with historic buildings and landmarks, such as the Jubilee Clock, forming a picturesque backdrop. Newmarket Street Market takes place twice a week and is a centuries-old tradition. Pick up fresh groceries, street food and crafts every Tuesday and Saturday and at themed markets throughout the year. For anyone seeking high street names, The Guineas shopping centre and Studlands Shopping Park are the places to go. Alternatively, you can head to bigger shopping destinations such as Cambridge or Bury St Edmunds.
Education
There are several primary schools within five miles of our new builds, including Exning Primary School, which has been rated 'Outstanding' by Oftsed. Other primary schools like Laureate Community Academy, Paddocks Primary School and St Louis Catholic Academy are some of the closest to our Hatchfield Farm development. For secondary education, Newmarket Academy is rated 'Good' by Ofsted and is a 20-minute walk away. Meanwhile, West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds offers apprenticeships, as well as degree programmes accredited by the University of East Anglia. The University of Cambridge is also less than half an hour away from our new homes by car.
