Newmarket boasts two racecourses: The Rowley Mile and the July Course. During the summer season, the July Course is used with its picturesque flowers and thatched roofs. Debenhams, the digital department store, is the Title Partner of Newmarket’s July Festival this year which starts on Thursday 10th July to Saturday 12th July 2025.

Official Dress Code in All Enclosures 

The official dress code is” Dress to Feel Your Best, wear what feels right for you and will keep you feeling your best from start to finish”. Fancy dress is allowed, however inappropriate or offensive outfits should be avoided as anything deemed vulgar or derogatory may be refused entry. Please refrain from wearing team kits.

All prices are correct at time of publishing

Debenhams x The Jockey Club Partnership

Debenhams, the Digital Department Store, has joined forces with The Jockey Club in an exclusive two-year partnership. During the Debenhams July Festival their Day Spa will offer Instagram-worthy backdrops inspired by their signature style as well as makeup and hair touch-up zones. Debenhams also offer a great choice of menswear outfits for a day at the races at affordable prices:

Debenhams also offer a great choice of men’s outfits for a day at the races at affordable prices:

Dashing in Dusty Pink is Burton’s Dusty Rose Textured Slim Fit Suit Jacket £100.00 with matching Dusty Rose Textured Slim Fit Suit Trousers £50.00

Keep tonal in Double TWO Tailored Fit Pink Non-Iron Pure Cotton Twill Shirt £49.99 and Burton’s Purple And Pink Three Piece Tie Set comprising a deep purple slim tie, a paisley pocket square and lapel pin.  Was £20.00 now £14.00 Complete the look in a pair of  Capri Loafer Shoes by Barker in brown with a weave like texture £198.50

Don’t forget your sunnies – Hackett with a brown acetate frame and brown lenses are a bargain. They were £230.00 now £65.99

Swap the standard neutral greys and navy for a more unusual khaki shade. Ted Baker’s Piper Khaki Twill Suit Jacket is a slim fit double breasted jacket. Was £259.00 now £135.00 and has matching Slim Fit Khaki Twill Suit Trouser was £14.00 now £74.00 Add a subtle pop of colour with Double TWO’s Lilac Tall Fit Long Sleeved Shirt £34.99

Give a nod to the horses with Oswin Hyde’s Stallion Deep Green Tie was £30.00 now £19.00 Add texture to your footwear with Oswin Hyde’s Miles Leather Derby Brogues in a combination of brown leather and dark green suede, was £75.00 now £39.00. Accessorise with Antique Rogue’s Paisley Pocket Square £9.99 and Ted Baker’s Semi Rimless Floyd sunglasses Brown Semi Rimless with a Dark Demi Green Gradient lens. Were £117.00 now £59.00

Best Turned Out on Ladies Day 

Not just for the ladies, on the spot prizes will be awarded throughout the day by the racecourse teams who will be roaming through all the enclosures. Make sure to have your photo taken by the Paparazzi at the designated Best Turned Out photo opportunity areas in the Grandstand & Paddock enclosure. This year Newmarket is mixing it up and so there’s no set entry criteria. They simply would love their guests to Dress to Feel their best! 

Dobell’s Double Breasted Cotton/Linen Blend 2 Piece Suit £209.99 is an oatmeal linen herringbone double-breasted suit is in a lightweight blend of 50% linen and 50% cotton to keep you cool and comfortable. Pair with a crisp white or pastel shirt for a classic look, or for a modern twist add a bolder colour or pattern shirt such as Dobell’s Blue Floral Print Shirt featuring a subtle floral pattern on a breathable cotton fabric. £39.95. Add those little dapper touches with Burton’s Navy Tie And Floral Pocket Square Was £18.00 now £13.50 and the cool continental touch with a pair of Silver Street London’s Perth Leather Woven Loafers in brown Also available in tan Was £55.00 now £36.90 The woven upper not only adds texture but also ensures breathability for all-day wear. Top it with designer sunglasses such as Gucci’s Aviator Havana Blue Sunglasses Were £300.00 now £219.00 and Chums’ Stylish Straw Trilby With Contrast Trim Was £16.00 now £14.00 Both add style and shade from the sun.

V2 Classic’s Oxford is a three piece suit of blazer paired with matching baby blue trousers, and a single breasted waistcoat in baby blue with fine brown checks. £279.99 It does come with a complimentary pocket square but you can add your own individuality by choosing a different on such as Burton’s Navy Printed Pocket Square The gold floral motif will enhance the pale brown in the suit. Was £8.00 now £6.00

Pair with a crisp white shirt. Add the equestrian dapper touches with Oswin Hyde’s Gallop Navy Tie was £30.00 now £19.00 and Jewelco London’s Silver Horse Head Signet Ring £136.99

Step out in style in Amen Shoes’ Ennis Leather Designer Brocade Shoe in tan adorned with floral print inserts, Were £99.99 now £54.99

Lastly don those HUGO’s Square Crystal Blue Blue Mirror Sunglasses were £85.00 now £64.00

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