Discover Newmarket offers exclusive behind the scenes, guided tours to ensure your visit to the Home of Horseracing is a memorable one. With a host of tours that take you into the heart of horseracing HQ , Discover Newmarket is perfect for groups of all interests and sizes. From set group tours through to bespoke options, we can build the perfect experience for your needs including refreshment breaks from a quick cuppa to a full blown three course meal.
Whether you are an avid race goer, a lover of history or just looking for something new to do with your group, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on a group tour. Discover Newmarket can create a truly unique experience for your group that includes exactly what you want to see and do in our historic town.
Suggested Standard Group Visit
Enjoy a 90 minute, morning guided tour of the National Stud on foot and by bus. Meet the resident stallions as well as the visiting mares and their foals. Enjoy morning refreshments or lunch before making your way to the National Horseracing Museum. After either a brief overview or a full hour’s guided tour you can then explore the rest of this expansive 5 acre site at leisure. Learn more about the town’s history, admire the impressive Sporting Art collection and meet the resident ex-racehorses.
Groups of 15 people and upwards can enjoy this experience for £30 per head (excluding refreshments). A guiding fee (per 25 people) is charged at £35.
Available seven days a week, our Bespoke Tours can take you to some of the best horseracing spots in Newmarket including:
The National Stud
The National Horseracing Museum
Newmarket Racecourses
Newmarket Gallops
Tattersalls
The Jockey Club Rooms
The British Racing School
and more!
We can even provide transport for you with our coach partner, Greys of Ely or you can utilise our own Discover Newmarket vehicles. Just give us a call to discuss.
We also offer a number of walking and driving tours which can be booked as stand alone tours or combined with visits to other venues. These include:
Racing Royalty Tour
On the Trail of Dick Francis
Food and Drink Tour
We know that groups come in various sizes and whilst we cater for larger groups, we haven’t forgotten the smaller ones. So, if you are an individual, a couple, a family or a small group of friends we can arrange a private tour in our stylish black cab. For an extra, one off fee of £50 you can have your very own Early Riser, Newmarket Experience, Ultimate Newmarket Experience, National Stud or Race Day Tour on a date of your choice. Just perfect for celebrating a special occasion. We can even include a VIP package where you can enjoy a glass of champagne as you admire the famous view of Warren Hill. Just perfect for that Instagram post or perhaps even a wedding proposal!!
If you are looking to reward your staff or would like to impress clients, then our tours could be just the answer. Contact us to discuss your requirements and let us help you make a memorable, bespoke package, guaranteed to impress.
To book your group tour or to discuss a bespoke package with us, get in touch today on, 01638 501122 or email us on admin@discovernewmarket.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you and your group to Newmarket.
We’ve partnered with leading coach hire provider, Greys of Ely so if you require a coach for your group visit to Newmarket, please contact us and we will work with Greys of Ely to find a suitable vehicle for your requirement.
Greys of Ely is a leading Coach Hire provider founded by Charles Grey in 1946, and started life as a small 8 coach fleet. Greys now has a fleet of 30 vehicles and its own servicing station to ensure that their fleet is maintained to the highest standard. Greys strive to go the extra mile for their customers, their coaches are approved COVID secure (cleaned after every single use), the drivers are uniformed, and they are happy to oblige to decorating the coach for special occasion bookings.
For more details and assurances on their COVID safety and cleaning methods, please click here.
To book your coach to accompany your Discover Newmarket tour, please call 01353 662300 or email sales@greysofely.co.uk and quote DISCOVER NEWMARKET.
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