Discover Newmarket, the town’s official tourism organisation, is back up and running with their extensive programme of behind the scenes guided tours. New for this summer, they have devised three new themed walking tours which provides a new angle in which to discover more about this fascinating town.
Hear what else Newmarket is famous for, other than its horses, in their new Food and Drink Taster Tour. Find out why the town became famous for its sausages and how it came to have its very own gin and cake! Enjoy some tastings along the way before finishing with lunch.
Newmarket’s Racing Royalty Tour delves into the past and unravels the story of how the town became renowned as the home of horseracing. Learn about the most noted Royals, from the past 2000 years, and hear about the secrets and scandals of the rich and famous that have helped shape Newmarket into the thoroughbred capital of the world.
The third is a literary tour for all lovers of the Dick Francis crime novels. On the Trail of Dick Francis guides you around the historic town of Newmarket where you will see many of the places that former champion steeplechase, Francis, featured in his realistic plots based in the spiritual home of horseracing. Visit some of the iconic locations where fictious murders, kidnapping and skulduggery took place!
Designed to give you an in-depth insight and taste of the home of horseracing, these tours are perfect for anyone who enjoys new experiences. With a bank of expert guides, you can be guaranteed of a memorable experience, whichever tour you choose. So, why not get out and about with friends and family and join us for some lighthearted entertainment this summer. For more information about the amazing array of guided tours available, along with the available dates, click here.
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