Cover illustration is an artist’s impression. Updated 24 October 2026.
Explore the National Horseracing Museum
The museum brings racing history, sporting art and encounters with former racehorses together on one site. Palace House is part of the visit, giving the collections an unusually local historic setting.
Use the museum website to choose the parts of the visit that interest you and check access, opening and booking arrangements.
See the racing town with a guide
A Discover Newmarket tour can introduce the gallops and the institutions behind the racing industry. Pick an itinerary that suits your interests: the visitor offer includes different kinds of experiences rather than one standard walk.
Book through the official organiser and check where to meet. Public streets and paths do not give unrestricted entry to training tracks, yards or private premises.
Leave room for a local food stop
A cafe, pub or restaurant stop makes a good pause between the museum and the rest of town. Use the directory to find the business itself, with its website and contact details.
If you are visiting for a major event, book any essential table and check your return transport in advance. The town can feel very different on an event day.
Make a village part of the trip
Try Exning, Moulton or Burwell for a change of setting. Start with a business or community venue you want to visit, then use the area page to find other local stops.
The surrounding settlements sit across county boundaries. Check the address and travel arrangements for the actual place, rather than assuming everything is in Newmarket town centre.
Plan the day around the places you choose
Opening times, event programmes and access arrangements can change. The official links above take you to the people who manage each place; check them before making a special trip.
Pick a manageable route, leave room for a local shop or meal, and plan the return journey as well as the outward one.
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