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.
07/07/2020
We’re Going on a Monster Hunt!
Newmarket’s town centre is gearing up for a new family fun interactive trail this summer to help support the NHS as well as give families a safe reason to return to the High Street.
25/06/2020
Be Prepared and Know Before You Go
Summer is well underway and with the news that our tourism and hospitality businesses can re-open, many of us are looking forward to taking our first steps back to embrace the “new normal”.
10/06/2020
New ideas for Father’s Day
Like so many celebrations this year, Father’s Day might have to be celebrated slightly differently but hey, we are getting used to that.
04/06/2020
Welcoming you back to Visit Suffolk
The recent relaxing of the lockdown rules has enabled wider enjoyment of outdoor spaces and we soon hope that the re-opening of our accommodation providers, restaurants and attractions will follow.
11/05/2020
Did you enjoy a cream tea on VE Day?
Whilst the nation did not celebrate VE Day in quite the way everyone thought they would, with good old British spirit, there was indeed great merriment as people celebrated with their neighbours from the safety of our own gardens.
27/04/2020
In preparation of the Great Escape …..
Many of us will be keen to be out in the fresh air and do something active when lock down is lifted.
16/04/2020
Newmarket Eats
Whilst it may be a while before we can visit our much loved eateries , we thought it was worth reminding everyone what fabulous restaurants and cafes we have in town as well as close by.
04/03/2020
Plan the perfect Mother’s Day spoils
Need some ideas for planning the perfect spoils this Mother’s Day?
