Devil’s Dyke: A Little Known Landmark

From Woodditton, south of Newmarket to Reach just north of the town, runs an ancient forgotten landmark: Devil’s Dyke.

The Rowley Mile’s Military Past

Newmarket’s Rowley Mile Racecourse is a fantastic horseracing facility, hosting some of the most important flat races in the world. However, the futuristic design of its impressive grandstand belies its significant military past.

The National Stud’s Alternative Beginnings 

Over the years, the National Stud has bred and been home to some of horseracing’s greats, but that wasn’t always the aim.

The Tale Behind the Tower

When visiting Newmarket, it is hard to miss the impressive clock tower that marks the top of the High Street. It is easy to appreciate the obvious beauty of this wonderful piece of architecture, but surprisingly few actually know its history.

The Home of Horseracing and the Birth of a Sport

Newmarket’s Town Plate is widely recognised as the first recorded horserace in history to be run with a specific set of rules and therefore it is regarded as the birth of modern organised horseracing.

Tattersalls’ Humble Beginnings

Read about Richard Tattersall’s modest beginnings before going on to establish the largest bloodstock auctioneers in Europe, handling 15 sales and 10,000 thoroughbred horses every year.

Palace House by Name, Palace House by Nature

Palace House in Newmarket is now the home of the Fred Packard Galleries and houses a collection of some of the greatest sporting art in the world. However, the building itself was not always an art gallery, as its name might suggest.

Jockey Club Rooms – More Than Just a Members’ Club

The Jockey Club Rooms, based on Newmarket’s High Street, is arguably one of the most exclusive clubs in the country, however, the venue is so much more than just a members’ club.

The Importance of the Newmarket Gallops

With a history of over 350 years, and playing host to the first ever horserace under written rules, the Newmarket Gallops sit at the very heart of horseracing, and as a result have survived centuries of threats unscathed.