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Take a tour at the historic home of horseracing
For the all the thrill of the races, Newmarket is hard to beat. Get a rare chance to head behind the scenes of the mult-million pound industry. From the National Stud to training yards, members clubs to auction houses, and historic Palace House where it all started back in the 17th century - you'll experience something completely unique. One thing we do know...you're onto a winning day out!
Head to the new multi-million pound attraction Palace House
discover newmarket
With a host of tours designed to give you an in-depth insight and taste of the world of horseracing, Discover Newmarket is perfect for racing enthusiasts, travel lovers and those new to racing. You don’t have to love horseracing to love Newmarket!
Perfectly situated among the cultural hubs of Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds while also being in close proximity to London, Newmarket makes the ideal day out with a number of expert tour guides throughout the year, including the ever-popular Newmarket Experience Tours. These tours are made up of half or full-days that take visitors to exclusive, rarely seen top trainers’ yards, the gallops in the morning and to other iconic locations.
If you’re after a sweet treat, book the Champagne Afternoon Tea and Tour and walk in the footsteps of royalty, politicians and other key historical figures at the prestigious member’s only club, The Jockey Club Rooms.
Visit the Gallops at Warren Hill for an awe-inspiring sight.
Embrace horseracing on a day out to Newmarket
The town’s official tour guide, Discover Newmarket, offers world-class, exclusive tours which take you behind the scenes in the headquarters of thoroughbred breeding, racing and training and its footprint on the town.
Newmarket has a rich heritage and links to a fascinating royal past having been home to the sporting palaces of King James I and King Charles II.
From February, The National Stud will throw open its gates to allow visitors to get up close with mares and foals, and future champions of the racecourse. You will also discover how these racehorses are born and raised.Public Tours will run through February to October Wednesday to Sunday at the following times:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10.30am
Saturday and Sunday 10.30am and 1.30pm
Bank Holiday Weekends
On Bank Holiday Weekends there will be a tour on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 10.30am and 1.30pm
School Holidays
Tours of The National Stud run daily during the School Holidays at 10.30am
The National Stud
The thrill of Tattersalls and thoroughbreds going under the hammer
The origins of horseracing at Palace House, part of the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and British Sporting Art
Enjoy a day at the races on the July Course or Rowley Mile
