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Newmarket Attractions in, Newmarket

Newmarket attractions, local Newmarket attractions, Suffolk England

Newmarket is home to the award-winning National Horseracing Museum. The museum’s prominent location on the high street makes it easy to find and once there you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about this exciting sport and its many great personalities over years. You can even try your own riding skills with their thrilling horse ride simulator.

Aside from the museum the other must see sight in Newmarket are the racecourses themselves. The racing season is between April and October where visitors and local alike can test their luck with a day at the races. Call 01638 675500, or check out their Newmarket Racecourse website for information of race dates during your stay.

 The National Stud on the outskirts of Newmarket spans a vast 500-acre site. Here top class stallions are bred and trained to be future race-winning champions. Visitors to the Stud can take guided tours around the place lasting around 75 minutes, although you should be aware that tours do vary depending on the time of year that you visit. Tour times are usually 11.15 and 2.30 Monday to Saturday.