Exning is a village in Suffolk, roughly 12 miles from Cambridge and 2.5 miles from Newmarket. Exning was one of the major settlements in this area during Anglo-Saxon and Medieval times. Between the 14th and 16th Centuries it is said that the population of Exning decided to leave their homes to try and escape the plague, and build a new settlement nearby. Thus 'New'market was born. Newmarket is now the largest racehorse training centre in Britain, and home to several horseracing institutions. Due to its proximity to Newmarket, Exning has several stud farms and a national equine hospital. Exning has two churches, the Medieval St Martin’s whose tower is visible from the A14 flyover; and St Philip and St Etheldreda, the former Newmarket workhouse chapel. Exning is reputed to have been the birthplace of Saint Ethelreda, to whom the cathedral at nearby Ely is dedicated. Ely, in the bordering county of Cambridgeshire, is the third smallest city in England. Oliver Cromwell lived in Ely, and his former home now serves as the Tourist Information Office and a museum. Exning has a mixture of shops along Oxford Street and Chapel Street. Pubs include The Wheatsheaf
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Wheatsheaf Inn
White Horse
White Swan
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The Rosery
Wheatsheaf Inn
White Horse
White Swan
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Places to Stay near Exning
Wheatsheaf Inn (0.30 miles)
In the sleepy village of Exning, this inn run by a local racehorse trainer is situated just 5 minutes from Newmarket town centre and racecourse.
All food, including a delicious breakfast, is ... More
Rosery Country House Hotel (0.30 miles)
The Rosery Country House Hotel is set in the picturesque village of Exning. A traditionally family run hotel offering friendly personal service and good quality restaurant food and fine wines.
The Hotel, owned ... More
Premier Inn Newmarket (1.31 miles)
White Hart Hotel (2.23 miles)
Following room refurbishments, The White Hart in Newmarket has reopened as a Marston's Inn. Each of our 18 en-suite rooms is decorated to a high standard and offers flat screen digital TVs, luxurious bedding, tea ... More | visit website
Bedford Lodge Hotel (2.27 miles)
Set in three acres of well tended rose gardens, the Bedford Lodge Hotel, Suffolk Tourism awards 'Hotel of the Year', offers a warm, friendly environment for those seeking a relaxing short ... More | visit website
Rutland Arms Hotel (2.27 miles)
A friendly welcome awaits you at the Rutland Arms where history combines with modern hospitality. With 46 en-suite bedrooms, an elegant restaurant and bar area, as well as the traditional cobbled courtyard, the Rutland Arms ... More | visit website
Heath Court Hotel (2.37 miles)
The Best Western Heath Court Hotel is a 3 minute walk to the main High Street, and a 5 minute drive to the races. We welcome you with style and warm ... More
Byerley House (2.49 miles)
Byerley House was purpose built as a small private hotel in 1998 and offers luxurious accommodation close to the centre of Newmarket. Situated in a quiet street only a two-minute ... More
Amberleigh House (2.73 miles)
Black Horse Inn (4.32 miles)
The Black Horse pub is a part of the Charles Wells pub group. This friendly and atmospheric pub offers a free car park and a selection of real ales, overlooking ... More
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