Our trained guides hold a wealth of information between them and are passionate about the town’s history and heritage. Many have worked within the horse racing industry for most of their lives and are keen to share their personal knowledge and stories with you. In booking a tour with us you can be assured of first class service, in depth knowledge and a style and humour that will ensure you are entertained and educated at the same. Come and meet the guides:
Char was born and bred into racing and has ridden out for many trainers including Bruce Hobbs and Sir Henry Cecil. She grew too tall to be a jockey so turned her hand to Point to Pointing with her best result being a brave 2nd! Char has a huge wealth of knowledge, having lived and breathed racing for all her life and is one of our long standing guides.
Malcolm was a National Hunt Amateur Jockey at the age of 23, and later in life went on to be a designer and builder of stables and other buildings for the racing industry in Newmarket. Malcolm is our longest serving tour guide, having taken up guiding in 1995, and so can tell a story or two!
Larry has worked in racing since 1968, starting as a stable lad then going on to become an Apprentice Jockey on the flat. His achievements include a winner on the flat and 24 winners over jumps in both the UK and Italy. He worked for many years on thoroughbred stud farms. As well as tour guide for Discover Newmarket he also works at the National Horseracing Museum.
Sandie’s career in the racing industry started in the 1970’s when she rode out, and was secretary to, a Lambourn trainer. Following this she was secretary/PA to a leading Newmarket stud farm before joining her husband in his bloodstock agency. She has attended all bloodstock sales in the UK, Ireland, France and the USA, and works alongside her husband in stud and racing management.
Nigel started his racing career at 14 riding for Fulke Walwyn. He rode a number of winners over fences and on the flat as an amateur. He has served in the Military, on Stud Farms in New Zealand, the US and the UK and train privately at Stetchworth Park Stud. He is a member of the TBA Council and won the TBA Dominion Prize for services to Racing and Breeding.
In his early life Richard was a journalist in East Anglia before moving into public relations, working mainly in London. He has lived in the Newmarket area for over 40 years and, with family connections to the world of horseracing, he has developed a keen interest in the bloodstock industry.
08/04/2024
Discover Newmarket Enters New Partnership with National Horseracing Museum
Discover Newmarket will manage Visitor Services on behalf of the National Horseracing Museum in an exciting new partnership agreed last week.
18/03/2024
The Story of The Tin Man
Retiring as a living legend at the National Stud
Since arriving at the National Stud in April 2022, this retired legend is most definitely a firm favourite amongst our tour attendees.
06/03/2024
Easter Activities in and around Newmarket
With Easter just around the corner, there’s the promise of warmer weather and the chance to celebrate over the long weekend, is in sight.
29/02/2024
Time called for long-standing employee, Alan Grimwood, at Corney and Barrow
Alan is a familiar face to many in and around Newmarket as he drives the Corney and Barrow branded, red van delivering wines and spirits.
19/02/2024
Ely Cathedral: A Celebration of Bridal Gowns Exhibition
Just a stones throw away from Newmarket, Ely Cathedral is highly regarded by historians and architects from all over the world for its beauty and size.
31/01/2024
Your Guide to making Valentine’s Day Special
Show them how much they’re loved, with our special Valentine’s Day Guide.
Visit East of England and see where they became Master of the Air!
18/01/2024
Become a Tour Guide with Discover Newmarket
Discover Newmarket is the official tourism body for Newmarket and the surrounding area, responsible for promoting Newmarket as a key destination for the East of England.
