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 9th July to Saturday 11th 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:

Dashing in Dark Pink is Burton Slim Fit Suit Jacket Was £100.00 now £70.00. With matching Dark Pink Burton Slim Fit Suit Trousers were £55.00 now £38.50 and Dark Pink Burton Waistcoat was £55.00 now £38.50.Keep tonal in Double TWO Tailored Fit Pink Pure Cotton Twill Shirt £49.99 and Pink Antique Rogue Summer Floral Tie £19.99. Complete the look in a pair of brown  SIMON CARTER Pike Loafer Shoes Were £120.00 now £82.00. Don’t forget the sunnies – Ted Baker Square Transparent Light Pink Grey Were £87.00 now £57.00

Swap the plain greys and navy for a mid blue checked suit  Ted Baker Single Breasted Suit Jacket  £239.00, and matching Ted Baker Flat Fronted Slim Fit Suit Trousers  £140.00 Keep feeling the blues with  Double TWO Blue Pure Cotton Twill Shirt with double cuffs £49.99 Double cuffs allow a touch of bling in the form of cufflinks. Charles William Shades of Blue Dots Cufflinks £34.99. Give a nod to the horses with Oswin Hyde Tie in navy adorned with galloping horses, was £30.00 now £22.00 Add texture to your footwear with Oswin Hyde Finley Woven Leather Loafers in navy were £110.00 now £79.00. Accessorise with Ted Baker Rectangle sunglasses  with Dove blue acetate frames with blue-grey gradient lens. Were £100.00 now £55.00

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 £220.99 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. £43.99. Add the little dapper touches with Navy Burton Tie and Ditsy Pocket Square  Was £18.00 now £5.00 and the cool continental touch with a pair of Perth Leather Woven Loafer by Silver Street London in brown Also available in tan Were £82.90 now £39.99 The woven upper not only adds texture but also ensures breathability for all-day wear. Top it with cool sunglasses such as David Beckham Square Tortoise Blue Avio were £195.00 now £93.00.

A three piece suit always looks sartorial. 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. Pair with a crisp white shirt. Enhance the brown in the suit with Oswin Hyde Dylan Blue/Brown Tie | Debenhams  was £30.00 now £22.00 and give an equestrian wave with was £30.00 now £19.00 and Jewelco London’s Silver Horse Head Signet Ring £221.99. Step out in style in Blue Amen Shoes Derry Leather Mens Brogue Shoes | Debenhams were £99.99 now £49.99 Lastly don those HUGO’s Square Crystal Blue Blue Mirror Sunglasses were £85.00 now £64.00

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