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**WELCOME  TO NEWMARKET,  THE HOME OF HORSERACING**

 

This internationally recognised town has plenty for you to see and do and makes a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. So, whether you are considering a day visit, a weekend or planning a much deserved week’s break, we invite you to browse our website for ideas and inspiration.

Enjoy a leisure break in Newmarket and escape the everyday here in the east of England.  Discover the fabulous hotels, the delightful self catering cottages and traditional B&Bs. As the home of horseracing there are an amazing  selection of exciting tours and unique experiences to create lasting memories. Beautiful countryside has attracted visitors for centuries, explore the country paths, discover the historic rural pubs, relax in space, peace and quiet. For a truly cultural experience whilst staying in Newmarket, take a day trip to the City of Cambridge just 14 miles away, or a short trip to the Cathedral, the ancient Abbey and historic  town of Bury St Edmunds  which is also nearby. Discover Newmarket the ideal location for a short break and holiday.

Public Tours of the National Stud

Guided tours of the impressive National Stud re-opens for the season in mid-February. Running until the end of October, tours are available to book every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with private and group options available. Come and see the resident stallions, meet the visiting mares and their foals and find out what goes on behind the scenes in making potential future champions of the turf.

Craven Breeze Up Guided Tour

This new Craven Breeze Up guided tour on Monday 15th April provides a wonderful opportunity to watch the future stars of racing being put through their paces ahead of the April Tattersalls Sales. Book your tickets now!

Royal Yard Tour - Thursday 2nd May

Royal Trainer William Haggas opens his doors for a very special tour.  By kind permission, Discover Newmarket has been given exclusive access for our visitors to go behind the scenes and tour the yard where His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla, have horses in training. Click below to find out more.

Lanwades Stud Guided Tour

Discover Newmarket have gained exclusive access to go behind the scenes at one of the UK's leading stud farms. Lanwades Stud is one of the few stallion studs in the UK to be managed by its owner, Kirsten Rausing. Enjoy a stallion parade featuring Bobby’s Kitten, Sea the Moon and Study of Man as part of this full-day guided tour.

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