With the July Festival just around the corner, it looks like the July Race Course won’t be the only place that the crowds will be descending upon. The National Horseracing Museum has a jammed packed weekend scheduled with events suitable for everyone.
July Festival Tipster Breakfast at the Museum
Thursday 11th and Friday 12th July at 10.30am. Tickets £25 per person
Kick start your Festival weekend with a Tipster Breakfast in the beautiful Rothschild Yard situated in the Museum grounds, overlooked by their resident retired ex-racehorses. Taking place on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th July, enjoy a delicious breakfast and glass of Bucks Fizz from The Tack Room, their onsite restaurant, accompanied by Racing TV Broadcaster, Nick Luck, who’ll provide you with the lowdown on the day’s runners.
Household Cavalry Band Performance
Friday 12th July at 6pm. Tickets £25 per person
On Friday 12th July, the Museum will play host to the Household Cavalry Band for a very special evening performance. Famous worldwide for their outstanding ceremonial pageantry and gallantry on the battlefield, the Household Cavalry musicians will perform a mix of classics, regimental marches, trumpet calls and much more – it’s sure to be a truly memorable performance.
This event is in support of the Household Cavalry Foundation.
After the event, finish your evening by booking a table at the Tack Room.
Time for Tea with our Shetland Ponies
Saturday 13th July at 1pm and 3pm. Tickets £10 per person
The Museum is excited to offer you the opportunity to join them for an ultra-special tea party. You’ll have the chance to meet their new Museum Minis, Kizzy and Harry, whilst enjoying a tea and cupcake. Not forgetting the perfect photo opportunity you’ll have during your meet and greet session with these two adorable Shetlands.
Songs For a Summer’s Evening
Sunday 14th July at 5.30pm. Tickets £10 per person
Newmarket Community Choir will be taking to the floor in the Rothschild Yard, with a musical performance suitable for a summer’s evening. You can expect to hear a variety of musical numbers, including contemporary and classical pieces with something for everyone to join in with!
Click here for further information and to book tickets.
Marc Chan’s multiple Group 1-winning star Kinross has retired from racing and will enjoy a well-earned retirement at The National Stud in Newmarket.
In celebration of National Sausage Week and Newmarket’s annual Sausage Festival on Saturday 1st November, some of our wonderful cafes and restaurants will be serving specially created sausage dishes on their menus during the preceding week (Monday 27th October to Sunday 2nd November).
The National Stud in conjunction with Sam Sangster Bloodstock are delighted to announce that the Prix Jacques le Marois [Gr.1] winner, Diego Velazquez, is retired and set to take up stud duties in 2026.
To celebrate Newmarket’s long association with the Newmarket sausage, the hometown of British horse racing will be staging its 4th annual Sausage Festival on Saturday 1st November from 10am to 2pm.
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Halloween is just around the corner and the thrills and spills of the holiday season is descending upon Newmarket and the surrounding areas.
It has been just over 18 months since George Talbot and his team took over The Red Lion at Brinkley.
Discover Newmarket – the tourism body at the heart of British horseracing – is delighted to unveil a new sponsorship with brand outfitter, Watt to Wear.
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