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The National Stud
National Horseracing Museum
Guided Tour with Discover Newmarket
Trainer's Yard
Newmarket Gallops

Guided Half Day Behind the Scenes Newmarket Tour

By Discover Newmarket Guided Experiences
4.5 out of 5
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Overview

This is a truly wonderful experience if you want to see what life behind the scenes in Newmarket is like. Learn all about how the town earned its status as the Home of Horseracing and find out about its fascinating history and royal connections.

This half day tour is perfect for anyone wanting to learn about the Sport of Kings or anyone who might already be a horseracing fan and wants to get closer to the action.

Our knowledgeable and entertaining guides will ensure you have a very special and memorable experience here in the UK's racing headquarters.

Activity location

  • Newmarket
    • Newmarket, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The National Stud
    • CB8 0XE, Newmarket, England, United Kingdom

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Thu, 16 May
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedMorning tea/coffee and cake is served at 10 am until 10.30 am.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is not suitable for young children. Some wheelchair users may find it difficult to access the Gallops. If you are concerned this may be the case, please contact us so that we can offer an alternative.

Activity itinerary

Newmarket
  • 1h
Meet your tour guide at The National Stud and then hop onto our tour bus for a visit to the famed Newmarket Gallops. See some of the town's 3,000 equine residents going about their daily exercise and learn about the fascinating history of the hallowed training grounds.
Newmarket
  • 1h
Our tour bus will then take you to one of Newmarket's racing yards for a behind the scenes guided tour. See what daily life in a stable is like and learn all about what it takes to get a horse ready for the races while seeing some of the routines and facilities on offer.
The National Stud
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After morning coffee and cake your tour of the beautiful National Stud begins. This 500-acre commercial stud farm has a fascinating history and is home to resident stallions, retired National Hunt legends and every year serves as the birthplace for the next generation of potential champions. Meet the foals out in the paddocks and see if you can spot a future champion amongst them!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNewmarket
    • Newmarket, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe National Stud
    • CB8 0XE, Newmarket, England, United Kingdom

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