Cover illustration is an artist’s impression. Updated 24 October 2026.
A town shaped by horses
Newmarket is a working racing town as well as a place to visit. The gallops, training yards and racing establishments give it a character quite different from a typical high street.
Discover Newmarket offers introductions to that world through organised tours. They provide context for what you see around town and explain the connections between training, breeding and racing.
The Palace House connection
The National Horseracing Museum occupies the Palace House estate, with museum galleries, sporting art and former racehorses. The remaining Palace House connects the town's racing story with Charles II and its royal past.
It is a useful first stop even if you do not follow racing. Art, buildings and the stories of the people involved give the subject a broader local setting.
A visit at your own pace
Combine one main attraction with time in the town centre. Browse local food businesses, shops and services before deciding where to stop, rather than trying to fit every racing landmark into a single trip.
Training grounds and stable yards are working places. Use an official visitor experience for access and follow the instructions of staff and guides.
Find a business around Newmarket
Exning, Burwell and Moulton offer different starting points around Newmarket, while Kentford, Gazeley, Ashley, Cheveley, Dullingham, Woodditton and Snailwell are also covered. The area crosses the Suffolk and Cambridgeshire boundary: directory coverage describes where businesses serve, rather than one council district.
Choose a place below to browse its local businesses. Businesses marked as serving the whole district may appear in more than one area, so check the address when planning a visit.
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