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National Horse Racing Museum

The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket. It comprises three complementary attractions as well as an artisan bakery, a fabulous restaurant, a gift shop and book store and visits can take from 3 hours to a full day, and sometimes even more!

Description
Pricing
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Parking
Public Transport
Facilities
Description

The National Horse Racing Museum is a five acre site in the heart of Newmarket. It comprises three complementary attractions; National Horseracing Museum in the Trainer’s House and King’s Yard Galleries, Packard Galleries of British Sporting Art in Palace House, you’ll meet former racehorses in the flagship home of Retraining of Racehorses, have the chance to experience a ride on the racehorse simulator, and watch a farrier at work in our working forge.
The Newmarket Experience offers a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes at racing’s headquarters, to go back stage and see the stars at work.

Pricing

Adult – £15

Local resident (with proof of CB8, IP28 and IP29 postcode) – £10

Student – £8

Armed Forces Covenant – £7.50

Children under 16 – free

Opening Times

Sunday – Tuesday 10am – 4pm
(closed Monday’s)

Parking

For people travelling by car there are a number of car parks in Newmarket. The two closest to the Palace House are Rous Road, CB8 8LX (short stay) and All Saints CB8 8ET (long stay) car parks.

Public Transport

Public transport less than 1 mile

Facilities
  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby changing
National Horse Racing Museum
The National Heritage Centre
Palace House
Palace Street
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 8EP