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.
The origins of the building date back to 1666, when King Charles II returned to Newmarket for the first time since he was a boy.
He brought with him a keen love of horse racing and set up the new Round Course, which is still used today as the Adnams July Course. In 1668, two years after his return, King Charles bought land to the east of the initial Palace to consolidate the Crown land.
It was here that the second Palace of Newmarket was built, part of which still stands to this day as Palace House.
To find out more about this amazing building and visit for yourself, click here.
29/04/2021
Escape the Everyday and Visit the National Stud this Summer
Behind-the-scenes experiences resume at the home of thoroughbred breeding.
Tours of The National Stud return from 17 May as lockdown restrictions ease.
21/04/2021
Unexplored England – Discover The Home of Horseracing
With so many of us considering a staycation this year, we invite you to discover Suffolk and stay at the spiritual Home of Horseracing.
08/04/2021
Al Fresco Dining – it’s all the rage!
There is less than a week to go before we see the re-opening of some of our best loved cafes, bars and restaurants , albeit for outside drinking and eating only.
30/03/2021
It’s all about the Number Six this Easter
The Rule of Six
The importance of the number six has taken on a whole new meaning since the pandemic hit as we can now once again gather as a group of six people – albeit outside.
02/03/2021
Mothering Sunday Treat
Give your mum a break from the cooking and home school learning by treating her to a special takeaway this Mother’s Day.
03/02/2021
Feel the love this Valentine’s Day
We all know the rules and current guidelines are going to prevent us celebrating Valentines in the usual way, but by now we are kind of used to celebrating at home.
01/02/2021
When a Walk is not just a Walk
It was through a love of walking, that our Guest Blogger, Liz Cooke came up with a new business idea and she hasn’t looked back since.
22/12/2020
All About a Horse Named Santa Claus
With such a topical name, we just had to run with this blog!
